US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek

Fair

Utah County, Utah · HWY 6 at Sheep Creek · Structure no. 0E 936

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,725
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 7,725 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,657 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesSheep Creek
LocationHWY 6 at Sheep Creek
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.97465, -111.34029
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,725 (2014)
Projected traffic9,657 by 2034
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek carry?

About 7,725 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.