NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek
FairPosted for loadChaffee County, Colorado · 8.9 MI SW of Buena Vista · Structure no. 021202000001022
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 344 over South Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.