US Bridges

County Road X over Steels Fork Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · Just West of Road 4 · Structure no. LIN-X-3.9A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road X over Steels Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road X over Steels Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road X
CrossesSteels Fork Creek
LocationJust West of Road 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.81074, -103.99782
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic227 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 X over Steels Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road X over Steels Fork 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 X over Steels Fork Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road X over Steels Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Road X over Steels Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.