US Bridges

Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · 14 MI N.E. of Centennial · Structure no. KUY

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesAl Cnty RD 57A
CrossesMill Creek
Location14 MI N.E. of Centennial
RouteCounty Highway 57A
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.38851, -105.90178
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Al Cnty RD 57A over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.