US Bridges

County Road K over Adobe Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .2 MI East of CR 20 · Structure no. MESA-K-20.2

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,268
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road K over Adobe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road K over Adobe Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road K
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location.2 MI East of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16436, -108.67986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2022)
Projected traffic2,654 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road K over Adobe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road K over Adobe Creek carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road K over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Road K over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.