US Bridges

US 14 over Dry Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Greybull - JCT Wyo 310 · Structure no. CCX

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dry Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,144 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDry Creek
LocationGreybull - JCT Wyo 310
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.50586, -108.058
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,103 (2024)
Projected traffic7,144 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.