US Bridges

County Road over Ashley Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 4.5 Miles Nw. of Jensen · Structure no. 047037F

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Ashley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Ashley Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAshley Creek
Location4.5 Miles Nw. of Jensen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.39822, -109.42975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2010)
Projected traffic307 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Ashley 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 Ashley Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.