US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 11 MI W of Punkin Center · Structure no. I-21-B

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location11 MI W of Punkin Center
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83924, -103.90549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic687 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Ml over Little Horse 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.