County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of CO RD M.5 · Structure no. MG2-0.4-M.5
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.