US Bridges

Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · In City of Rockvale · Structure no. RV 1A-OAK CK AV

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek in Fremont 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOak Creek Ave
CrossesSouth Oak Creek
LocationIn City of Rockvale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.36686, -105.16189
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic402 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Creek Ave over South Oak Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.