US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 8 MI N of I-76 Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-21-BR

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,076 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location8 MI N of I-76 Ft Morgan
RouteState Highway 52B
Coordinates40.37598, -103.80091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over Wildcat 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.