96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · .9 MI E of Hanks Crossing · Structure no. ADA096-56.9N171
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 96th Avenue over Little Muddy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 96th Avenue over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.