County Road Mm over Dry Gulch
FairPosted for loadKit Carson County, Colorado · 0.8 Miles West of Road 44 · Structure no. KITC-MM-0.80-01
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Mm over Dry Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Mm over Dry Gulch in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Mm over Dry Gulch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Mm over Dry Gulch 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 Mm over Dry Gulch carry?
About 3 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road Mm over Dry Gulch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Mm over Dry Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.