US Bridges

County Road 11 over Currant Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · Just N of SH 9 · Structure no. FRCO 0.01-315

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Currant Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 11 over Currant Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesCurrant Creek
LocationJust N of SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.58591, -105.41793
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2022)
Projected traffic692 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 County Road 11 over Currant Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Currant 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Currant Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Currant Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.