US Bridges

FSR 380 over Park Creek

Good

Mineral County, Colorado · .60 MI on FSR 380 · Structure no. 020905000001181

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 380 over Park Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 380 over Park Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2011. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesFSR 380
CrossesPark Creek
Location.60 MI on FSR 380
RouteFederal Lands Road 380
Coordinates37.58789, -106.72536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2003)
Projected traffic86 by 2011
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 380 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 380 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 FSR 380 over Park Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FSR 380 over Park Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 380 over Park Creek?

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