US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 15.9 MI W of JCT US 287 · Structure no. B-15-AB

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesStove Prairie Creek
Location15.9 MI W of JCT US 287
RouteState Highway 14B
Coordinates40.68243, -105.38981
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Stove Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.