US Bridges

County Road K over Antelope Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.0 Miles East of County · Structure no. MGK-1.0-6-A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road K over Antelope Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road K over Antelope Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road K
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1.0 Miles East of County
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.146, -104.01922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks28%
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 K over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road K over Antelope 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 K over Antelope Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is County Road K over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road K over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.