US Bridges

County Road Kk over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of SH 385 · Structure no. PRKK-24.8-32-55

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Kk over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road Kk over Buffalo Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Kk
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.2 MI E of SH 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.11488, -102.28971
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 Kk over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Kk over Buffalo 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 Kk over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road Kk over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Kk over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.