US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 48 KM South of Ouray · Structure no. 0000H62687B0412

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 39
CrossesHill Creek
Location48 KM South of Ouray
RouteFederal Lands Road 39
StateUtah
Coordinates39.72969, -109.73211
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 39 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 39 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.