US Bridges

6800 North over American Fork Creek

Good

Utah County, Utah · 6800 North 6000 West · Structure no. 049088D

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6800 North over American Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6800 North over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6800 North
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location6800 North 6000 West
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.355, -111.80111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6800 North over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6800 North over American Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 6800 North over American Fork Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6800 North over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 6800 North over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.