US Bridges

Old Church Road over Nash Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Utah · Nw. Side of Toquerville · Structure no. 053052C

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Church Road over Nash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Church Road over Nash Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesOld Church Road
CrossesNash Creek
LocationNw. Side of Toquerville
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates37.25389, -113.28861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Church Road over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Church Road over Nash 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 Old Church Road over Nash Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Church Road over Nash Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Church Road over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.