US Bridges

SR-9 over Goulds Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · West Side of Hurricane · Structure no. 0E2410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,330
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Goulds Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-9 over Goulds Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 28,330 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,413 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesGoulds Wash
LocationWest Side of Hurricane
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.17658, -113.31445
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,330 (2014)
Projected traffic35,413 by 2034
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-9 over Goulds Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 over Goulds 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-9 over Goulds Wash carry?

About 28,330 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Goulds Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns SR-9 over Goulds Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.