US Bridges

County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.75 MI N of CO RD 24 · Structure no. YUMKK-24.75-A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road Kk
CrossesS. Fork Dry Willow Creek
Location0.75 MI N of CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93025, -102.18741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Kk over S. Fork Dry Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.