US Bridges

Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · No Data Entered · Structure no. 040701000001033

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road #30032
CrossesLeeds Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 30032
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.28161, -113.39477
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road #30032 over Leeds 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road #30032 over Leeds Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.