US 50 Ml over Texas Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 7.2 MI E of Cotopaxi · Structure no. K-14-A
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Texas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Texas Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Texas Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Texas 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Texas Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Texas Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Texas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.