US Bridges

County Road S over Kiowa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · 0.3 MI West of Eads · Structure no. KWR-W0.3-S287A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road S over Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road S over Kiowa Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road S
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Eads
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4839, -102.79258
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic71 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road S over Kiowa 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 S over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road S over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road S over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.