US Bridges

Eagle Street over Turkey Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · N. End of Redcliff · Structure no. REDCLF-EAGLE ST

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
459
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Street over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eagle Street over Turkey 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEagle Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationN. End of Redcliff
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.51361, -106.36833
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2020)
Projected traffic569 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eagle Street over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Eagle Street over Turkey 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 Eagle Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.