US Bridges

County Road 10 over Rush Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 1.9 MI S of CR G · Structure no. CY10-2.2-BA

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 10 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.9 MI S of CR G
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.66225, -102.99155
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 10 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Rush 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Rush Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 10 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.