US Bridges

County Road Kk over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · .7 MI E of CR O · Structure no. BAKK-.7-32-32A

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Kk over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Kk over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 36 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 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Kk
CrossesTrib. of Two Buttes Crk
Location.7 MI E of CR O
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.46938, -103.06265
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Kk over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.