US Bridges

SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 3.8 MI E of Parachute · Structure no. G-05-N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR is a concrete culvert carrying SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSH6 M S. Frntge.Rd
CrossesCottonwood Creek SR
Location3.8 MI E of Parachute
RouteU.S. Route 6M
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.47626, -107.98844
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2023)
Projected traffic848 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SH6 M S. Frntge.Rd over Cottonwood Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.