US Bridges

County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 7.0 MI N SH 12 · Structure no. LA417-19-15-11A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 41.7
CrossesSarcillo Canyon Creek
Location7.0 MI N SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.19083, -104.81338
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek 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 RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.