Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek
FairDelta County, Colorado · 17 Mi. Nne Paonia · Structure no. 020408000003029
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Buzzard Divide Roa over West Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.