US Bridges

Coalton Drive over Rock Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.15 MI East of Mccaslin · Structure no. SUPER-COALTON

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,964
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coalton Drive over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coalton Drive over Rock Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4,964 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,956 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoalton Drive
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.15 MI East of Mccaslin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92897, -105.16333
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,964 (2023)
Projected traffic5,956 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coalton Drive over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coalton Drive over Rock 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Coalton Drive over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coalton Drive over Rock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Coalton Drive over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.