US Bridges

US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 3.4 MI E of JCT SH 144 · Structure no. D-20-O

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,236 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location3.4 MI E of JCT SH 144
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.24718, -104.07905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2020)
Projected traffic8,236 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over Kiowa 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 US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.