US Bridges

County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of CO RD Jj · Structure no. MG10-S0.4-JJ-A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.4 MI S of CO RD Jj
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50339, -103.95614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks65%
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

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 10 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.