County Road T over Horse Creek
PoorLincoln County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. LIN-T-19.7
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road T over Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road T over Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road T over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road T over Horse Creek 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 T over Horse Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is County Road T over Horse Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road T over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.