US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · 5.8 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-27-X
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Fork Smokey Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.