US Bridges

Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Jordan RD · Structure no. PAR PRKHS-0.1

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesParkerhouse Road
CrossesCherry Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI W of Jordan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.55159, -104.79481
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkerhouse 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 February 2025.

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

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Parkerhouse Road over Cherry Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.