SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 5 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. B-18-BD
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over Owl 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.