US Bridges

Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Moorcroft · Structure no. BGC

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 6 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 51
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationGillette - Moorcroft
RouteState Highway 51
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.27978, -105.22211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2024)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 51 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.