US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek

Good

Uintah County, Utah · 35 KM South of Ouray · Structure no. 00000000000H414

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 13
CrossesHill Creek
Location35 KM South of Ouray
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
StateUtah
Coordinates39.84614, -109.73803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill 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 IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 13 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.