US Bridges

County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu

Poor

Lincoln County, Colorado · 2.1 Miles East of Road 34 · Structure no. LIN-F-36.2

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCounty Road F
CrossesE Fork Adobe Creek Tribu
Location2.1 Miles East of Road 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59597, -103.40997
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road F over E Fork Adobe Creek Tribu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.