US Bridges

Wyo 230 over Cow Creek

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · Saratoga - Colo Line · Structure no. BUT

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 230 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 230 over Cow Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 230
CrossesCow Creek
LocationSaratoga - Colo Line
RouteState Highway 230
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.32874, -106.74582
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 230 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 230 over Cow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 230 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 230 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wyo 230 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.