US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 3 Miles Ne. of Hyattville · Structure no. DJI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBh Cnty RD 268
CrossesMedicine Lodge Creek
Location3 Miles Ne. of Hyattville
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.2686, -107.56802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge 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 Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.