US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 25 MI S.E. of Glenrock · Structure no. LDI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Cnty RD 11
CrossesLaprele Creek
Location25 MI S.E. of Glenrock
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.60994, -105.70867
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 11 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 11 over Laprele Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 11 over Laprele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.