US Bridges

US 14 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · Moorcroft - Sundance · Structure no. DCD

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 14 over Unnamed Draw in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationMoorcroft - Sundance
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.39199, -104.39945
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2024)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

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 US 14 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Unnamed Draw 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 Unnamed Draw carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 14 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.