US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Draw

Good

Kiowa County, Colorado · 5 MI E of Crowley Kiowa C · Structure no. K-23-V

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Draw 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5 MI E of Crowley Kiowa C
RouteState Highway 96C
Coordinates38.28596, -103.41264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 96 Ml over Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 96 Ml over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Draw carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.