Nfsr 344 over South Cottonwood Creek

Fair Condition72 years old160 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
Location8.9 Mi SW Of Buena Vista
CarriesNfsr 344
CrossesSouth Cottonwood Creek
Coordinates38.78139, -106.27725

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width15.4 ft (4.7 m)
Deck Area43.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic160 (2010)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number021202000001022

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