US Bridges

County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.0 Miles West of Rye · Structure no. PUCO 0.11-265A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 265
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
Location1.0 Miles West of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.92008, -104.949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 265 over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.