US Bridges

Wyo 24 over Miller Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · JCT US 14 - Hulett · Structure no. DEC

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 24 over Miller Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 24 over Miller Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesWyo 24
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationJCT US 14 - Hulett
RouteState Highway 24
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.51254, -104.69429
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2024)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 24 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 24 over Miller 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 24 over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 24 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 24 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.