US Bridges

Wyo 230 over Big Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Riverside-Colorado Line · Structure no. FHF

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 230 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 230 over Big Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 230
CrossesBig Creek
LocationRiverside-Colorado Line
RouteState Highway 230
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.09564, -106.49878
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic703 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 230 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 230 over Big 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wyo 230 over Big Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 230 over Big Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 230 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.