US Bridges

Gallup Street over Littles Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · At Peakview Ave · Structure no. LTNC.750-03.750

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,328
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallup Street over Littles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gallup Street over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGallup Street
CrossesLittles Creek
LocationAt Peakview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.59884, -105.00254
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating100.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,328 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallup Street over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallup 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 Gallup Street over Littles Creek carry?

About 4,328 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gallup Street over Littles Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Gallup Street over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.