US Bridges

E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.4 E Degaulle ST · Structure no. AUR22.3-V.7

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,494
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,823 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesE Alexander DR
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location0.4 E Degaulle ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6154, -104.70014
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (2021)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Alexander DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns E Alexander DR over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.