US Bridges

County Road 16 over North Butte Creek

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 1 MI N of CR F · Structure no. PR20-20-6.1-86

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over North Butte Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Road 16 over North Butte Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesNorth Butte Creek
Location1 MI N of CR F
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.73151, -102.47472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over North Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over North Butte 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 County Road 16 over North Butte Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 16 over North Butte Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over North Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.