US Bridges

County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk

Poor

Las Animas County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CR Kk · Structure no. BA1-1-33-33

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 0
CrossesTrib. of Two Buttes Crk
Location1.0 MI N of CR Kk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.48296, -103.0751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 0 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.