US Bridges

Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · So. End Bloomington Hills · Structure no. 053002E

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,158
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFt. Pierce Drive
CrossesFt. Pierce Wash
LocationSo. End Bloomington Hills
RouteCity Street 3146
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.07461, -113.55742
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,158 (2010)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash carry?

About 4,158 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Pierce Drive over Ft. Pierce Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.