US Bridges

Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 26.8 Mi. N.E. Almont Co. · Structure no. 020409000001013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesTaylor Park Road
CrossesTexas Creek
Location26.8 Mi. N.E. Almont Co.
RouteFederal Lands Road 7742.
Coordinates38.84643, -106.55502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2008)
Projected traffic723 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Park Road over Texas 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 Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Park Road over Texas Creek?

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