US Bridges

Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI W of Eastonville · Structure no. EPC0026-10.00A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,585 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHodgen Road
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Eastonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07152, -104.57591
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2021)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgen Road over Kiowa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgen Road over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.