US Bridges

Scott Road over Big Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Ellicott HWY · Structure no. EPC0084-04.91A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Big Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Road over Big Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Ellicott HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.9973, -104.38805
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Scott Road over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Big Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Scott Road over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.