US Bridges

CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek

FairPosted for load

Bent County, Colorado · 2.2 MI SE of CR K · Structure no. BT14-15.2-7.6-8

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15.2/ SH 101
CrossesTributary of Rule Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of CR K
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.74186, -103.1443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15.2/ SH 101 over Tributary of Rule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.