US Bridges

County Road over Deep Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 3.5 Miles Sw. of Lapoint · Structure no. 047007E

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Deep Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location3.5 Miles Sw. of Lapoint
RouteCounty Highway 2750
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.37781, -109.82167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2010)
Projected traffic781 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Deep 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 Deep Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.