US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 12 Mi. No.Of Burlington · Structure no. G-27-AD

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
162 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesBonny Creek
Location12 Mi. No.Of Burlington
RouteU.S. Route 385C
Coordinates39.47763, -102.25896
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic784 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over Bonny 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Bonny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.