US Bridges

County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 150 Ft. N of CO RD U.5 · Structure no. MG24-0.0-U.5

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 43 years old, older 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location150 Ft. N of CO RD U.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.29786, -103.69669
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic851 by 2043
Trucks46%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Road 24 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.