US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek
FairOuray County, Colorado · 10 MI S of Montrose · Structure no. K-05-BU
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,248 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Ml over Wild Cat 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.