US Bridges

SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek

Good

Baca County, Colorado · 7 MI E of JCT US 287 · Structure no. N-27-J

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 116 Ml
CrossesN Fk Wild Horse Creek
Location7 MI E of JCT US 287
RouteState Highway 116A
Coordinates37.55704, -102.48996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 116 Ml over N Fk Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.