US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Urine Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 3.9 MI E of JCT SH 115 · Structure no. K-17-AF

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Urine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Urine Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,974 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesUrine Creek
Location3.9 MI E of JCT SH 115
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.39755, -104.97672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2020)
Projected traffic10,974 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 Ml over Urine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml over Urine 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 Urine Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Urine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Urine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.