US Bridges

CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 6.6 MI NE of Rye · Structure no. PUCO 4.17-213BR

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesCR 229/CROW Cutoff
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location6.6 MI NE of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.9949, -104.85079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2022)
Projected traffic273 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229/CROW Cutoff 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 CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229/CROW Cutoff over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.