US Bridges

Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette-Montana · Structure no. GDP

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesN F Little Rawhide Creek
LocationGillette-Montana
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.34315, -105.52776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over N F 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Wyo 59 over N F Little Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.