US Bridges

SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash

Good

Wayne County, Utah · 2.6 Miles E. of Torrey · Structure no. 0D 582

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesSand Creek Wash
Location2.6 Miles E. of Torrey
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.31565, -111.38546
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,641 (2021)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash carry?

About 1,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Sand Creek Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.