US Bridges

US 14 over Shell Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Greybull-Burgess JCT Road · Structure no. FSB

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Shell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Shell Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesShell Creek
LocationGreybull-Burgess JCT Road
RouteU.S. Route 37
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.56863, -107.70944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Shell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Shell Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.