US Bridges

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Utah · In Fruita near Park Hqs · Structure no. 0E 355

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-24 over Sulphur Creek in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesSulphur Creek
LocationIn Fruita near Park Hqs
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.29147, -111.25933
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2022)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Sulphur Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.