US Bridges

County Road 23 over Hell Creek

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 600 Ft N of Road Jj · Structure no. KITC-23-13.2A05

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Hell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 23 over Hell Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesHell Creek
Location600 Ft N of Road Jj
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKit Carson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.49378, -102.74111
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23 over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Hell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Hell Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 23 over Hell Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.