US Bridges

Rapp Street over Littles Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2 Blks S of Main Street · Structure no. LTNB.824-02.848

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,154
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapp Street over Littles Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rapp Street over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRapp Street
CrossesLittles Creek
Location2 Blks S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.61182, -105.01996
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2021)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rapp Street over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapp Street over Littles 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rapp Street over Littles Creek carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rapp Street over Littles Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rapp Street over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.