US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · T32N R073W S21 · Structure no. FBE

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 13
CrossesLaprele Creek
LocationT32N R073W S21
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.73409, -105.61381
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele 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 13 over Laprele Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 13 over Laprele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.