US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Colorado · 10.7 MI N of SH 55 · Structure no. A-26-AY
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 138 Ml over Cottonwood 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 138 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.