US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 1.6 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-D

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesHungerford Hollow
Location1.6 MI East of Fowler
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.12759, -103.99403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Hungerford Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.