US Bridges

County Road 3R over Hell Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.5 Mile West of CR 42 · Structure no. LIN-3R-41.6A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3R over Hell Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 3R over Hell Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3R
CrossesHell Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.38928, -103.28941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 3R over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3R over Hell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3R over Hell Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 3R over Hell Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3R over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.