US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 16.8 MI East of JCT SH 67 · Structure no. L-17-CE

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesPeck Creek
Location16.8 MI East of JCT SH 67
RouteState Highway 96A
Coordinates38.2513, -104.80673
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 Ml over Peck 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Peck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.