US Bridges

Baptist Road over Jackson Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. EPC0032-03.18

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,866
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baptist Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baptist Road over Jackson Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 17,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,404 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaptist Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.2 MI E of I-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.0564, -104.8465
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,866 (2021)
Projected traffic23,404 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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

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 Baptist Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baptist Road over Jackson 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 Baptist Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 17,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baptist Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Baptist Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.