US Bridges

US 287 over Harney Creek

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie - Colo Line · Structure no. BUX

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Harney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 287 over Harney Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 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 5,522 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesHarney Creek
LocationLaramie - Colo Line
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.17498, -105.58932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,522 (2024)
Projected traffic7,731 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 287 over Harney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Harney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Harney Creek carry?

About 5,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Harney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 287 over Harney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.