US Bridges

NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009

Fair

Ouray County, Colorado · 1.65 MI NE of SH550 · Structure no. 020406000028635

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 871
CrossesDexter CREEJ2009
Location1.65 MI NE of SH550
RouteFederal Lands Road 871
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.06535, -107.67149
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns NFSR 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.