SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek
Kiowa County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 420 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 31 inventoried bridges in Kiowa County rated good (45.2%); 2 (6.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 91 ft |
| Location | 1.7 Mi E of Arlington |
| NBI structure number | K-23-E |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kiowa County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 287 Ml over Rush Creek | 1988 | 4,500 | Fair |
| US 287 Ml over Lone Wolf Canal | 2003 | 3,100 | Good |
| SH 96 Ml over Kiowa Creek | 1987 | 790 | Fair |
| SH 96 Ml over Draw | 1936 | 480 | Fair |
| SH 96 Ml over Draw | 1989 | 480 | Fair |
| US 385 Ml over Draw | 1948 | 470 | Poor |
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