US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · 7 Mi. N.E. of Savery · Structure no. FCB

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCb Cnty RD 561N
CrossesSavery Creek
Location7 Mi. N.E. of Savery
RouteCounty Highway 561
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.09807, -107.38097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 561N over Savery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.