US Bridges

Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek

Poor

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Hodgen Road · Structure no. EPC0429-11.30A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEastonville RD
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Hodgen Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.07581, -104.57104
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2020)
Projected traffic337 by 2040
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 Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Eastonville RD over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.