US Bridges

Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Nottingham RD · Structure no. AVON-BUCK CK-1

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuck Creek RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Nottingham RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6465, -106.51658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek RD over Buck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.