US Bridges

US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Ucross - JCT Wyo 59 · Structure no. DCK

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesSpotted Horse Creek
LocationUcross - JCT Wyo 59
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.71112, -105.8484
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek 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 US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Spotted Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.