SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · 31 MI South of LA Junta · Structure no. N-23-L
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 109 Ml over Muddy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 109 Ml over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.