US Bridges

Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette Streets · Structure no. FHL

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConstitution Drive
CrossesLittle Rawhide Creek
LocationGillette Streets
RouteCity Street 160-5
CountyCampbell County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.311, -105.48238
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2024)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Drive over Little Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.