US Bridges

Brown RD over Infantry Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Butts and Bad Toelz Rds · Structure no. DAPFORCARP85121

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brown RD over Infantry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown RD over Infantry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesInfantry Creek
LocationButts and Bad Toelz Rds
Coordinates38.71887, -104.7794
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown RD over Infantry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown RD over Infantry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Infantry Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Infantry Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Brown RD over Infantry Creek?

It is owned by the Army.