US Bridges

SR-24 over North Cedar Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 8.2 Miles S. of Salina · Structure no. 0F 276

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,589
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over North Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-24 over North Cedar Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 98 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,907 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesNorth Cedar Creek
Location8.2 Miles S. of Salina
RouteState Highway 24
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.86528, -111.96556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2017)
Projected traffic1,907 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-24 over North Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR-24 over North Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over North Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over North Cedar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over North Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.