SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI SE of Monument Par · Structure no. P-16-B
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Whiskey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.