US Bridges

Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · 1 Mile Above Wallsburg · Structure no. 051006C

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Valley Road
CrossesMain Canyon Creek
Location1 Mile Above Wallsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.36464, -111.39933
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Valley Road over Main Canyon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little Valley Road over Main Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.