US Bridges

County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib.

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · Just W of CR27 · Structure no. LR32C-W0.0-27

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib. in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32C
CrossesBuckhorn Creek Trib.
LocationJust W of CR27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.47978, -105.21544
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32C over Buckhorn Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.