CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadConverse County, Wyoming · 42 Miles N.E. of Douglas · Structure no. DTV
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 571
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 43 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek carry?
About 571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO Cnty RD 43 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.