Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · 0.5 Miles S. of Deaver · Structure no. EJY
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 R1C over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD R1C over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.