Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch
PoorDouglas County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Lake Gulch RD · Structure no. CAS PLMCKPW-.1
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch carry?
About 14,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.
Who owns Plum Creek Parkway over Sellars Gulch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.