US Bridges

Wyo 319 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · Glendo - Orin JCT · Structure no. CZA

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 319 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 319 over Indian Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 319
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationGlendo - Orin JCT
RouteState Highway 319
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.64135, -105.1528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 319 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 319 over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 319 over Indian Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 319 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 319 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.