US Bridges

Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · 8 Mi. SW of Wright · Structure no. NFD

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesWyo 450
CrossesN Prong Lttle Thunder CR
Location8 Mi. SW of Wright
RouteState Highway 450
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.723, -105.33871
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2024)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Wyo 450 over N Prong Lttle Thunder CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.