US Bridges

County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of CO RD 23E · Structure no. LR6-0.2-23E

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,684
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,684 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,356 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesDry Creek Tributary
Location0.2 MI E of CO RD 23E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.29028, -105.15311
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,684 (2023)
Projected traffic3,356 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 over Dry Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Dry Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.