US Bridges

Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Corona Road · Structure no. EPC0205-00.70A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDavenport Road
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Corona Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.94301, -104.07187
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
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 Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davenport Road over Little Horse 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 Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Davenport Road over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.