US Bridges

CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of ST HWY 139 · Structure no. RIOB-027-00.20A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesWest Douglas Creek
Location0.2 MI E of ST HWY 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85572, -108.72597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over West Douglas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over West Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.