US Bridges

County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · 3.3 MI SE of Slick Rock · Structure no. SMG13R-1.3-10A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 13R
CrossesDisappointment Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of Slick Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01344, -108.83141
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13R over Disappointment 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13R over Disappointment Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.