US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash

Good

Washington County, Utah · At Int. With Landfill Rd. · Structure no. 053018E

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesCottonwood Wash
LocationAt Int. With Landfill Rd.
RouteCity Street 3154
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.14268, -113.45829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Cottonwood Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.