US Bridges

NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 27.5 MI NE of Almont CO · Structure no. 020407000033435

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

CarriesNFSR 7765
CrossesWillow Creek
Location27.5 MI NE of Almont CO
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.80992, -106.50393
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2008)
Projected traffic544 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 7765 over Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns NFSR 7765 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.