US Bridges

County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Prowers County, Colorado · .3 MI W of CR 8.5 · Structure no. PRLL-7.1-33-25A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road Ll
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location.3 MI W of CR 8.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.12869, -102.61009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2022)
Projected traffic1,293 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Ll over Unnamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ll over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.