SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek
FairKiowa County, Colorado · 21.2 MI E of Haswell · Structure no. K-25-M
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Kiowa 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.