CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek
PoorPosted for loadConverse County, Wyoming · 15 Miles S.W. of Douglas · Structure no. DSV
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO Cnty RD 14 over Laprele Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.