US Bridges

County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · S of Junction ST HWY 144 · Structure no. MG14-S0.0-S144A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,038
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal is a concrete frame carrying County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
LocationS of Junction ST HWY 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.28733, -103.88636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,038 (2023)
Projected traffic2,588 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal 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 14 over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 2,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.