US Bridges

County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 5 MI E of CR 203 · Structure no. LA52-107-26-127

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 52.0 over Ou 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 52.0
CrossesOu Creek
Location5 MI E of CR 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.36629, -103.21141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 52.0 over Ou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 52.0 over Ou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.