US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 17 MI N of Hulett · Structure no. FEL

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR Cnty RD 269
CrossesLittle Missouri River
Location17 MI N of Hulett
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.93523, -104.60834
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2024)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 269 over Little Missouri River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.