County Road 26 over South Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadProwers County, Colorado · 1 MI S of CR R · Structure no. PR26-25-13.5-87
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 161 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over South Plum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over South Plum Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over South Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 26 over South Plum 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 26 over South Plum Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 26 over South Plum Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over South Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.