Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek
FairProwers County, Colorado · .8 MI W of CR 22 · Structure no. L-27-T
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Baggs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.