US Bridges

Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .25 M SW of Centennial Bl · Structure no. CSG-E.12-15.07

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlying W Ranch RD
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location.25 M SW of Centennial Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92688, -104.86671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2021)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Flying W Ranch RD over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.