US Bridges

County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek

Poor

Las Animas County, Colorado · 3 MI N of CR 14 · Structure no. LA131-67-10-102

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 131.0
CrossesTrementina Creek
Location3 MI N of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.12942, -103.95118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 131.0 over Trementina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.