CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek
PoorConverse County, Wyoming · 10 Miles N.W. of Douglas · Structure no. FRM
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Cnty RD 29 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 29 over Laprele Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Cnty RD 29 over Laprele Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.