US Bridges

County Road over Ashley Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 2.5 Miles Sw. of Jensen · Structure no. 047041C

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Ashley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Ashley Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAshley Creek
Location2.5 Miles Sw. of Jensen
RouteCounty Highway 2774
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.35816, -109.38739
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2010)
Projected traffic239 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2003, making it 22 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 196 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.