County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek
FairBaca County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CR RR · Structure no. BA13-13-38.8-15
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 12 over Two Buttes 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 12 over Two Buttes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.