Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.28 MI N of W 80th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-KG-1.28-04
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,066
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 9,066 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,426 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kipling Street over Little Dry 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 9,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Kipling Street over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.