US Bridges

County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR Z · Structure no. CY38-S0.3-ZA

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesFork of Smoky Hill River
Location.3 MI N of CR Z
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.93647, -102.46383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Fork of Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.