US Bridges

County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 24 · Structure no. MGT.9-0.7-24-A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road T.9
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.2948, -103.6868
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2023)
Projected traffic176 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road T.9 over Wildcat 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 T.9 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road T.9 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.