US Bridges

Curtice Street over Littles Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2 Blks S of Main Street · Structure no. LTNB.824-02.944

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtice Street over Littles Creek is a concrete slab carrying Curtice 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,211 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurtice Street
CrossesLittles Creek
Location2 Blks S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.61181, -105.01841
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2021)
Projected traffic1,211 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 Curtice Street over Littles Creek built?

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

What condition is Curtice Street over Littles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Curtice Street over Littles Creek carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Curtice 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 62 ft wide.

Who owns Curtice Street over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.