US Bridges

Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Walker Road · Structure no. EPC0427-12.85A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib 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 5 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesW Kiowa Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI N of Walker Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11005, -104.59824
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic363 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib 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 Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over W Kiowa Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.