US Bridges

County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Bent County, Colorado · .2 MI SE of CR 18 · Structure no. BTB-18.4-2-58

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road A.5
CrossesTrib. of Hackberry Creek
Location.2 MI SE of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.65833, -103.08552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry 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 County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road A.5 over Trib. of Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.