US Bridges

County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 3.4 MI E of CR 3 · Structure no. PRL-5.5-10-75

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road L
CrossesEast Fork Clay Creek
Location3.4 MI E of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.78858, -102.64783
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road L over East Fork Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.