US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 25 Miles SW of Douglas · Structure no. MIC

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Cnty RD 24
CrossesLaprele Creek
Location25 Miles SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.51644, -105.77816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed65.9 mi (106 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 24 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek carry?

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

How long is CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 24 over Laprele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.