US Bridges

Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .2 MI South of US285 · Structure no. F-17-12A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWillow Springs Roa
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.2 MI South of US285
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62253, -105.18779
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2021)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Springs Roa over Turkey 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs Roa over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.