Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek
PoorDouglas County, Colorado · 1.3 MI S of Waterton RD · Structure no. DOU005-04.32
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,248
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4 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 5,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,033 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 151 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek carry?
About 5,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns Rampart Range Road over Little Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.