US Bridges

County Road 240 over Red Creek

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · Just N of MI Marker 10 · Structure no. 67024010.10053

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,952
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 240 over Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 240 over Red Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,483 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 240
CrossesRed Creek
LocationJust N of MI Marker 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.33622, -107.72468
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,952 (2022)
Projected traffic3,483 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 240 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 240 over Red 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 240 over Red Creek carry?

About 2,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 240 over Red Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 240 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.