US Bridges

County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · .1 MI S of CR Xx · Structure no. BA15-15-43.7-18

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesTrib. of Two Buttes Crk
Location.1 MI S of CR Xx
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.63948, -102.82057
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk 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 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.