US Bridges

SR-9 over North Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 0.8 Mile East of Virgin · Structure no. 0F 468

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-9 over North Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 2,381 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,857 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-9
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.8 Mile East of Virgin
RouteState Highway 9
StateUtah
Coordinates37.20272, -113.17541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,381 (2021)
Projected traffic2,857 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 North Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-9 over North Creek carry?

About 2,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over North Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.