US Bridges

County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 0.6 Mile W of Bennet Road · Structure no. ELBT-174-4.4-1A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 174
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.6 Mile W of Bennet Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.49146, -104.45173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2040
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 County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 174 over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.