US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · 3 MI NW of Elk Mountain · Structure no. MIJ

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 109
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI NW of Elk Mountain
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.70612, -106.43135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic3 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill 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 109 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 109 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.