US Bridges

US 14 over North Wildcat Creek

Fair

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

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over North Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over North Wildcat Creek in Campbell 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 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesNorth Wildcat Creek
LocationUcross - JCT Wyo 59
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.55729, -105.6664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2024)
Projected traffic1,849 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over North Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is US 14 over North Wildcat 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 North Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over North Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over North Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.