US Bridges

US 16 over Dobie Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Worland - Basin · Structure no. CCR

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 16 over Dobie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 16 over Dobie Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,139 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 16
CrossesDobie Creek
LocationWorland - Basin
RouteU.S. Route 16
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.27034, -108.02083
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,139 (2024)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over Dobie Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 16 over Dobie 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 16 over Dobie Creek carry?

About 2,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over Dobie Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 16 over Dobie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.