FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COAL CREEK ROAD

Carrying COAL CREEK ROAD over COAL CREEK

2 MILES N. OF WELLINGTON, Carbon, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COAL CREEK ROAD

The COAL CREEK ROAD bridge in Carbon, Utah carries COAL CREEK ROAD over COAL CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 119 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COAL CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 0.5
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Utah bridges
73
Bridges in Carbon · 2 in Poor condition
COAL CREEK ROAD 36.3 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
119 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007043C

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COAL CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COAL CREEK ROAD against other structures in Carbon and across Utah. Utah bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COAL CREEK ROAD?

COAL CREEK ROAD in Carbon, Utah has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COAL CREEK ROAD inspected?

COAL CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 119 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COAL CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COAL CREEK ROAD?

COAL CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COAL CREEK ROAD?

COAL CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COAL CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

COAL CREEK ROAD was built in 2011, making it 15 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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