Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 2.5 MI N of US36 · Structure no. ADA56N-043.0172
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hanks Crossing RD over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.