US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. E. of Greybull · Structure no. FBV

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBh Cnty RD 199
CrossesShell Creek
Location6 Mi. E. of Greybull
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.52309, -107.92458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic181 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell 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 199 over Shell Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD 199 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.