US Bridges

US 14 over Potato Draw

Good

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

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Potato Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Potato Draw in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesPotato Draw
LocationGreybull - Burgess JCT
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.51659, -107.95222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2024)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Potato Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Potato Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Potato Draw carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Potato Draw?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Potato Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.