US Bridges

Fdr 381 over Park Creek

Good

Mineral County, Colorado · 8.4 MI SW of South Fork · Structure no. 020901000001031

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 381 over Park Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 381 over Park Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2012. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesFdr 381
CrossesPark Creek
Location8.4 MI SW of South Fork
RouteFederal Lands Road 381
Coordinates37.56081, -106.71267
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2002)
Projected traffic50 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 381 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fdr 381 over Park 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 381 over Park Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Fdr 381 over Park Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 381 over Park Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.