US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek

Good

Park County, Colorado · 2.9 MI NW of Fremont-Park · Structure no. J-14-F

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesCurrant Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Fremont-Park
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates38.73865, -105.54341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.