County Road C over Buck Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1.8 Miles East of County · Structure no. MGC-1.8-34-A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 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 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road C over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road C over Buck 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 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road C over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.