US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 8.1 MI South of Thistle · Structure no. 0E1486

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 58 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesDry Creek
Location8.1 MI South of Thistle
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates39.87119, -111.53567
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2014)
Projected traffic3,032 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Dry 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-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.