US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker Creek

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · 20 Miles NE of Douglas · Structure no. NDP

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
773
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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.

It carries about 773 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCO Cnty RD 53
CrossesS Fork Walker Creek
Location20 Miles NE of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.95835, -105.1018
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2043
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 53 over S Fork Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker 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 53 over S Fork Walker Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 53 over S Fork Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.