US Bridges

County Road M.5 over Kiowa Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.0 MI W of CO RD W · Structure no. MGM.5-W1.0-1

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M.5 over Kiowa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M.5 over Kiowa Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M.5
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location1.0 MI W of CO RD W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.18186, -104.14972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 M.5 over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road M.5 over Kiowa 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 M.5 over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road M.5 over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M.5 over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.