Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · 3.5 Miles SE of Shell · Structure no. EJB
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper 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 R43 over Trapper Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD R43 over Trapper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.