US Bridges

Wyo 230 over Fox Creek

Good

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

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 230 over Fox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 230 over Fox Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,999 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 230
CrossesFox Creek
LocationLaramie - Colo Line
RouteState Highway 230
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12258, -106.01219
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2024)
Projected traffic1,999 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 230 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 230 over Fox 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 230 over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 230 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Wyo 230 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.