US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Sand Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 20 MI S of Julesburg · Structure no. A-28-Z

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesSand Creek
Location20 MI S of Julesburg
RouteU.S. Route 385D
Coordinates40.82651, -102.22794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic879 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 385 Ml over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Sand Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.