US Bridges

County Road Y over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · 1 MI W of CR 49 · Structure no. KWY-0.9-47

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Y over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road Y over Rush 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Y
CrossesRush Creek
Location1 MI W of CR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.57058, -102.63953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Y over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road Y over Rush 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road Y over Rush Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road Y over Rush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Y over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.