US Bridges

County Road L over Mustang Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · .8 MI W of CR 7 · Structure no. KWL-0.7-5A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road L over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road L over Mustang Creek in Kiowa 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road L
CrossesMustang Creek
Location.8 MI W of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.40727, -103.40915
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 County Road L over Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road L over Mustang 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road L over Mustang Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road L over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road L over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.