US Bridges

County Road over Meadow Valley Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 4 Miles E. of Enterprise · Structure no. 053056E

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Meadow Valley Wash is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Meadow Valley Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
Location4 Miles E. of Enterprise
RouteCounty Highway 3217
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.60226, -113.6401
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic182 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Meadow Valley Wash 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 Meadow Valley Wash carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns County Road over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.