US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · 28 MI SW of Douglas · Structure no. LTF

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 24
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
Location28 MI SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.49609, -105.80606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork 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 24 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 24 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.