US Bridges

County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 7.6 Miles S of Colo 86 · Structure no. ELBT-25-7.61-03

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesKiowa Creek Tributary
Location7.6 Miles S of Colo 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.26467, -104.52342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Kiowa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Kiowa Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.