US Bridges

County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · .3 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. 0670225A00.3054

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 225A
CrossesLong Hollow Creek
Location.3 MI S of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.22501, -107.74745
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2022)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 225A over Long Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 225A over Long Hollow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 225A over Long Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.