US Bridges

County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 0.5 Miles East of Road 23 · Structure no. KITC-0M-7.50-01

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary in Kit Carson 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.5 Miles East of Road 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKit Carson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.19977, -102.73139
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic6 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 M over Spring Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.