US Bridges

CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Beulah · Structure no. PUCO 0.20-207ER

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 209/N Ck Cut of
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationIn Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07756, -104.98569
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 209/N Ck Cut of over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.