While running east–west from border-to-border, the route passes through Manila.

In 1960, due to the construction of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a portion was realigned.

When it intersects Birch Creek Road, the route curves to the east.

After the route turns due east through town and exits the county seat of Daggett County before curving northeast again to terminate at the Wyoming border, where the road continues as Highway 530.

[4] Due to the creation of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the east end was moved west in 1960 to bypass the now-flooded community of Linwood.