US 160 Ml over Dry Creek
FairBaca County, Colorado · 13.8 MI E of JCT US 287 · Structure no. O-27-J
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Dry Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Dry Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Dry Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.