US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek
FairProwers County, Colorado · 18.7 MI S of Lamar · Structure no. M-26-L
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over South Mule 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over South Mule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.