US Bridges

Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · 2 Miles S.E. of Echeta · Structure no. FJW

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCl Cnty RD 29
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location2 Miles S.E. of Echeta
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.42947, -105.84235
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cl Cnty RD 29 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.