US Bridges

County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR

Poor

Summit County, Utah · 9.5 Miles Ne. of Oakley · Structure no. 043007D

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 914 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSmith and Morehouse CR
Location9.5 Miles Ne. of Oakley
RouteCounty Highway 2596
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.78501, -111.15581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2010)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Smith and Morehouse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.