US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Big Horn County · Structure no. LFQ

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD R39
CrossesShell Creek
LocationBig Horn County
RouteCounty Highway 0R39
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5348, -107.80231
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD R39 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD R39 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.