US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 17 Miles N.E. of Bill · Structure no. DTG

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCO Cnty RD 38
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location17 Miles N.E. of Bill
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.40644, -105.07416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 38 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 38 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.