US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw

Poor

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 3 Miles East of Greybull · Structure no. MCD

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD 196
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location3 Miles East of Greybull
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48004, -108.02414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw built?

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

What condition is Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD 196 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.