US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Hyattville · Structure no. EOL

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD R49
CrossesN Fork Paint Rock Creek
LocationHyattville
RouteCounty Highway 0R49
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.24456, -107.60271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks39%
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork 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 R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD R49 over N Fork Paint Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.