US Bridges

County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek

Poor

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI No of CO RD X · Structure no. MG21-0.8-X

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.8 MI No of CO RD X
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.3448, -103.75317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 21 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Wildcat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.