US Bridges

County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Teller County, Colorado · .1 MI North of CR 112 · Structure no. TELL-02-0.20-1A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,974
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek in Teller 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 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 1,974 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,389 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location.1 MI North of CR 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTeller County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.77402, -105.28766
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,974 (2020)
Projected traffic2,389 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 11 over Fourmile Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 11 over Fourmile 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 1,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.