US Bridges

County Road over U. M. Creek

Good

Wayne County, Utah · At Mill Meadow Reservoir · Structure no. 055010V

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over U. M. Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road over U. M. Creek in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesU. M. Creek
LocationAt Mill Meadow Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway 3268
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.5033, -111.55925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2010)
Projected traffic168 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 U. M. Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over U. M. Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over U. M. Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over U. M. Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Road over U. M. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.