US Bridges

SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow

Good

Washington County, Utah · 3.4 Miles East I-15 Int. · Structure no. 0R 233

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,037 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,444 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR-9
CrossesQuail Creek Overflow
Location3.4 Miles East I-15 Int.
RouteState Highway 9
StateUtah
Coordinates37.1642, -113.39704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2021)
Projected traffic50,444 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 Quail Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow carry?

About 42,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-9 over Quail Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.