US Bridges

US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · Sundance - JCT I-90 · Structure no. CYA

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesS Fork Sundance Creek
LocationSundance - JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.40111, -104.38194
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2024)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$579,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over S 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 US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over S Fork Sundance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.