US Bridges

Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Miss. Ave · Structure no. AUR11.5-T.8

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,546
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 12,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,306 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGun Club RD
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Miss. Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.69414, -104.7173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,546 (2021)
Projected traffic15,306 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gun Club RD over Murphy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek carry?

About 12,546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club RD over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.