US Bridges

SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 2.8 Mi.No.Fremont Jct.Int · Structure no. 0H 923

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,415 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-10
CrossesOak Springs Creek
Location2.8 Mi.No.Fremont Jct.Int
RouteState Highway 10
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.80346, -111.33957
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2014)
Projected traffic4,269 by 2034
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR-10 over Oak Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.