US Bridges

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 3.4 Miles East of Torrey · Structure no. 0D 583

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR-24 over Sulphur Creek in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location3.4 Miles East of Torrey
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.32271, -111.37561
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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-24 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Sulphur 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Sulphur Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.