US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek
PoorPhillips County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT US 385 · Structure no. B-27-A
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 163 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.