US Bridges

County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 1.8 Miles South of Road D · Structure no. KITC-06-6.20A02

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.8 Miles South of Road D
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKit Carson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.39202, -103.04327
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Buffalo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.