US Bridges

Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 2.9 MI N of Highway 83 · Structure no. DOU069-02.90A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,122 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRussellville Road
CrossesCherry Creek Tributary
Location2.9 MI N of Highway 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29971, -104.69133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2021)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Russellville Road over Cherry Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.