US Bridges

Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek

FairPosted for load

Utah County, Utah · 8 Miles Se.Of Thistle JCT · Structure no. 049065A

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd.To Nebo Crk.
CrossesThistle Creek
Location8 Miles Se.Of Thistle JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.89039, -111.55283
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic16 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd.To Nebo Crk. over Thistle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.