Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek
FairPosted for loadCarbon County, Wyoming · 12 Miles N.W. of Hanna · Structure no. DNF
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cb Cnty RD 291 over Austin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.