US Bridges

Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CR 11 · Structure no. FCBTCK-TMB

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,818
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,818 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,522 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlecreek Drive
CrossesUnknown Drainage
Location0.1 MI W of CR 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.51501, -105.03974
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,818 (2023)
Projected traffic3,522 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage carry?

About 2,818 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Battlecreek Drive over Unknown Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.