Wyo 72 over Slough Creek
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · I-80 to Elk Mountain · Structure no. DDI
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 72 over Slough Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 72 over Slough Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 72 over Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 72 over Slough 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 72 over Slough Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 72 over Slough Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Wyo 72 over Slough Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.