US Bridges

County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte

Poor

Logan County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of CO RD 81 · Structure no. LOG70-83.1-214A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte is a steel culvert carrying County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesMccracken Draw 2 Butte
Location1.1 MI E of CO RD 81
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.93799, -102.78533
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Mccracken Draw 2 Butte?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.