US Bridges

Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · S E Gillette · Structure no. LEL

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,831
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,163 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCl Cnty RD 38N
CrossesDonkey Creek
LocationS E Gillette
RouteCounty Highway 4622
CountyCampbell County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.26209, -105.46836
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,831 (2024)
Projected traffic8,163 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey 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 Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek carry?

About 5,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Cl Cnty RD 38N over Donkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.