US Bridges

Kolob Road over North Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 3 Miles Ne. of Virgin · Structure no. 053030F

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kolob Road over North Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kolob Road over North Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKolob Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location3 Miles Ne. of Virgin
RouteCounty Highway 3202
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.23692, -113.15069
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2010)
Projected traffic184 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 Kolob Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kolob 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 Kolob Road over North Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kolob Road over North Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kolob Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.