US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 2.6 MI SE of JCT SH340 · Structure no. H-02-FA
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Adobe 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Adobe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.