US Bridges

County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 2.3 Miles West of Road 32 · Structure no. LIN-D-30.1

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road D
CrossesN Fork Mustang Creek
Location2.3 Miles West of Road 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56026, -103.52194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2020)
Projected traffic3 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road D over N Fork Mustang 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 D over N Fork Mustang Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road D over N Fork Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.