US Bridges

US 160 Ml over Draw

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Kansas · Structure no. O-28-F

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Draw in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI W of Kansas
RouteU.S. Route 160C
Coordinates37.46724, -102.04752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic222 by 2040
Trucks32%
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 US 160 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.