US Bridges

County Road 24 over Walton Creek

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of US HWY 40 · Structure no. 107002400.40756

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Walton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 24 over Walton Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesWalton Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.4293, -106.80958
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Walton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Walton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Walton Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Walton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Walton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.