US Bridges

Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI South of Funk RD · Structure no. EPC0557-06.18A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry RD
CrossesUnknown Drainage
Location1.8 MI South of Funk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.9717, -104.20213
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2021)
Projected traffic113 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage 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 Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry RD over Unknown Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.