Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 5.2 MI N of Latigo Blvd · Structure no. EPC0091-09.68
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,805
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Elbert 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 Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 1,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elbert Road over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.