US Bridges

County Road 59 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 0.1 Mile North of Road Kk · Structure no. KITC-59-2.10A02

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 over Little Beaver Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of Road Kk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.50139, -102.07158
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 rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 59 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Little Beaver 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 59 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.