US Bridges

NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 7.4 MI N of Gardner · Structure no. 021203000003026

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2014 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNFSR 634
CrossesReed Gulch
Location7.4 MI N of Gardner
RouteFederal Lands Road 634
Coordinates37.88511, -105.20846
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2014)
Projected traffic39 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 634 over Reed Gulch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 634 over Reed Gulch?

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