CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 6.1 MI E of Somerset · Structure no. GUN012-00.20A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek in Gunnison 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 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 12 over Muddy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 12 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.