SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek
FairRio Blanco County, Colorado · 4 Mil. N. of Meeker · Structure no. D-05-G
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Curtis 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.