US Bridges

Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · Sundance - Upton · Structure no. CNH

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesWyo 116 N
CrossesN Fork Sundance Creek
LocationSundance - Upton
RouteState Highway 116
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.34531, -104.38824
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic778 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wyo 116 N over N Fork Sundance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.