US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 18.2 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. B-19-A

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location18.2 MI E of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 14C
Coordinates40.63931, -104.42407
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.