US Bridges

County Road C over Buck Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.9 Miles East of Country · Structure no. MGC-0.9-34-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road C over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road C over Buck Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road C
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.9 Miles East of Country
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.03083, -103.49369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks38%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road C over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road C over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road C over Buck Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is County Road C over Buck Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road C over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.