US Bridges

County Road over Ash Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Utah · West of Ash Creek Res. · Structure no. 053026D

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Ash Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road over Ash Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAsh Creek
LocationWest of Ash Creek Res.
RouteCounty Highway 3222
StateUtah
Coordinates37.42294, -113.24964
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Ash 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 Ash Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Ash Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.