US Bridges

County Road over North Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 4.5 Miles Nw. of Virgin · Structure no. 053024F

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over North Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over North 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 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location4.5 Miles Nw. of Virgin
RouteCounty Highway 3202
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.25203, -113.14028
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2010)
Projected traffic223 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Road over North Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road over North 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over North Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over North Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.