US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · 7.5 MI E of Pagosa Spring · Structure no. O-09-C
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 79 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Turkey 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 US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.