US Bridges

US 30 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Hanna - Medicine Bow · Structure no. MKT

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 30 over Unnamed Draw in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationHanna - Medicine Bow
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.90694, -106.41958
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2024)
Projected traffic641 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Unnamed Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 30 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.