US Bridges

County Road over Chalk Creek

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Utah · 6 Miles East of Coalville · Structure no. 043037F

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Chalk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Chalk Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesChalk Creek
Location6 Miles East of Coalville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.93267, -111.29225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2010)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Chalk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Chalk Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.