US Bridges

County Road 74 over Crow Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · E. of CR 69 · Structure no. WEL074.0-069.0A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 74 over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 74 over Crow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 74
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationE. of CR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.52279, -104.40604
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2023)
Projected traffic332 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 74 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 74 over Crow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 74 over Crow Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 74 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 74 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.