US Bridges

Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek

Poor

Utah County, Utah · W. of SR-89 MP 305.36 · Structure no. 049067V

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBennie Creek Road
CrossesThistle Creek
LocationW. of SR-89 MP 305.36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.92436, -111.54691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2010)
Projected traffic202 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bennie Creek Road over Thistle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.