US Bridges

US 14 over Dry Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Cody - JCT Wyo 310 · Structure no. CAC

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dry Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,517 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCody - JCT Wyo 310
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.50741, -108.26704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2024)
Projected traffic2,517 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.