US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Big Horn County, Wyoming · T49N R090W S19 · Structure no. DJX

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD R43H
CrossesPaint Rock Creek
LocationT49N R090W S19
RouteCounty Highway R43.5
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.20565, -107.71556
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock 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 R43H over Paint Rock Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD R43H over Paint Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.