US Bridges

County Road T over Kiowa Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CO RD 4 · Structure no. MGT-0.1-4

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road T over Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road T over Kiowa Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road T
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.27639, -104.07172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks55%
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 T over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road T 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road T over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is County Road T over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road T over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.