US Bridges

County Road L over West Fork of Clay Creek

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 3.2 MI E of CR 3 · Structure no. PRL-5.3-10-1E

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road L over West Fork of Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road L over West Fork of Clay Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road L
CrossesWest Fork of Clay Creek
Location3.2 MI E of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.78896, -102.65222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 L over West Fork of Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road L over West Fork of Clay 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 L over West Fork of Clay Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road L over West Fork of Clay Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road L over West Fork of Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.