US Bridges

SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 2.7 MI NW of Rangely · Structure no. D-01-P

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,904 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 64 Ml
CrossesStinking Water Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Rangely
RouteState Highway 64A
Coordinates40.10273, -108.85818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,904 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.