US Bridges

Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette · Structure no. EGL

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 51
CrossesStonepile Creek
LocationGillette
RouteState Highway 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.2927, -105.49031
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,714 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 51 over Stonepile 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 Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek carry?

About 5,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 51 over Stonepile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.