US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek
FairBent County, Colorado · 11 MI W of Lamar · Structure no. L-25-C
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Graveyard 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Graveyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.