US Bridges

SH 12 Ml over Draw

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 10.7 MI SE of Monument Pa · Structure no. P-17-AF

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 12 Ml over Draw in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 12 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location10.7 MI SE of Monument Pa
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates37.154, -104.92094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic567 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 12 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Ml over Draw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Draw carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.