US Bridges

SR-24 over Bull Wash

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · In Hanksville · Structure no. 0E1697

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Bull Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-24 over Bull Wash in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesBull Wash
LocationIn Hanksville
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.37439, -110.71231
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2014)
Projected traffic782 by 2034
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bull Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Bull Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Bull Wash carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Bull Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Bull Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.