US Bridges

County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek

Good

Bent County, Colorado · 12.1 MI S of CR N · Structure no. BT10-10-1-6A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesJohnny Branch Creek
Location12.1 MI S of CR N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65797, -103.24036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 10 over Johnny Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Johnny Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Johnny Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.