US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 7 Miles S.W. of Glenrock · Structure no. EEZ

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Cnty RD 19
CrossesDeer Creek
Location7 Miles S.W. of Glenrock
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.77037, -105.97242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer 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 19 over Deer Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 19 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.