US Bridges

CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 5.8 MI Ese of Rye · Structure no. PUCO 0.08-305CR

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 344/THACKER RD
CrossesGraneros Creek
Location5.8 MI Ese of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.91406, -104.82556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 344/THACKER RD over Graneros Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.