US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · Douglas - Gillette · Structure no. MFU

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,965 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesTisdale Creek
LocationDouglas - Gillette
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.15829, -105.44576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,689 (2024)
Projected traffic7,965 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Tisdale Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Tisdale 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek carry?

About 5,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 59 over Tisdale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.