US Bridges

Harvest Road over Murphy Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.25 MI S of Quincy · Structure no. AUR19.3-V.0

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,151
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Road over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harvest Road over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,504 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarvest Road
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Quincy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6343, -104.69829
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,151 (2021)
Projected traffic7,504 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harvest Road over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Road 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 Harvest Road over Murphy Creek carry?

About 6,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Road over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest Road over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.