US Bridges

US 50 Ml over King Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 1.5 MI NW of Delta/Mesa C · Structure no. I-03-F_MINOR

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over King Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 92 years old, older 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesKing Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Delta/Mesa C
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.869, -108.33408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2020)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 Ml over King Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 50 Ml over King 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 50 Ml over King Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over King Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.