US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek

Poor

Carbon County, Wyoming · Arlington · Structure no. FCH

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock 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 3 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 402
CrossesRock Creek
LocationArlington
RouteCounty Highway 402
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.59419, -106.20902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 402 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.