US Bridges

County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 5.0 MI W of CR 61.5 · Structure no. LA44-29-24-42A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 44.0
CrossesCanyon Del Agua Creek
Location5.0 MI W of CR 61.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.34624, -104.63339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 44.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.