US Bridges

US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Colorado · 10.8 MI N of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. J-27-N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location10.8 MI N of JCT SH 96
RouteU.S. Route 385B
Coordinates38.59541, -102.32747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic366 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over White Woman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.