US Bridges

Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 Mi. W. of Parade Loop · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10628

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,818 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Drive
CrossesDeadmans Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. of Parade Loop
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.0217, -104.89619
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2014)
Projected traffic4,818 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Drive over Deadmans 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek carry?

About 4,015 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Academy Drive over Deadmans Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.