US 491ML over Sharps Creek
FairDolores County, Colorado · 2.4 Miles NW of Cahone · Structure no. N-01-E
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 491ML over Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 491ML over Sharps Creek in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 491ML over Sharps Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 491ML over Sharps 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 491ML over Sharps Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 491ML over Sharps Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US 491ML over Sharps Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.