US Bridges

County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 150FT S. of CR 34.5 · Structure no. MEAD07.0-034.0A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,231
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,231 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,588 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 7
CrossesNorth Creek Drainage
Location150FT S. of CR 34.5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.23993, -104.99876
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,231 (2023)
Projected traffic4,588 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7 over North Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.