Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Wyoming · 13 Mi. N.E. of Hanna · Structure no. FCG
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cb Cnty RD 270 over Difficulty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.