County Road 243 over Muddy Creek
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 1.0 M NE of Huckleberry · Structure no. PUCO 2.68-212AR
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 243 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 243 over Muddy Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 243 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 243 over Muddy 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 243 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 243 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 243 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.