US Bridges

US 14 over Red Gulch

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Greybull - Burgess JCT · Structure no. CEG

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Red Gulch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Red Gulch in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesRed Gulch
LocationGreybull - Burgess JCT
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.52568, -107.83185
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2024)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Red Gulch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Red Gulch 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 14 over Red Gulch carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Red Gulch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Red Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.