US Bridges

SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 9.1 MI N of Teller-Dougla · Structure no. H-16-A

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 67 Ml
CrossesHorse Creek
Location9.1 MI N of Teller-Dougla
RouteState Highway 67D
Coordinates39.22322, -105.17871
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic852 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 Ml over Horse 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 Ml over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.