US Bridges

Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek

Good

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

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,563 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesWyo 50
CrossesDonkey Creek
LocationGillette Streets
RouteState Highway 50
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.2582, -105.5466
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,402 (2024)
Projected traffic14,563 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 50 over Donkey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 50 over Donkey 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 Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek carry?

About 10,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 50 over Donkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.