US Bridges

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 10.4 Miles East of Torrey · Structure no. 0F 469

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-24 over Sulphur Creek in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location10.4 Miles East of Torrey
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.29232, -111.26298
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

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 1982, making it 43 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 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.