US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 11 Mi. N.E. Almont Co. · Structure no. 020407000003029

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location11 Mi. N.E. Almont Co.
RouteFederal Lands Road 7744.
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.77969, -106.7628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2008)
Projected traffic219 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Spring Creek Road over Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.