US Bridges

County Road over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 10 Miles Nw. of Vernal · Structure no. 047006C

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Dry Fork Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location10 Miles Nw. of Vernal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.54122, -109.63639
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks5%
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

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 Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Dry Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.