US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 9.8 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-27-Z

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location9.8 MI N of JCT US 40
RouteU.S. Route 385C
Coordinates38.9561, -102.3524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic891 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.