Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · T50N R089W S31 · Structure no. EJM
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 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 concrete channel beam carrying Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD 268 over Medicine Lodge Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 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.