US Bridges

Wyo 24 over Bush Draw

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · Hulett-Aladdin Road · Structure no. FON

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 24 over Bush Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 24 over Bush Draw in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesWyo 24
CrossesBush Draw
LocationHulett-Aladdin Road
RouteState Highway 24
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.69395, -104.56376
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2024)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 24 over Bush Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 24 over Bush Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 24 over Bush Draw carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 24 over Bush Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 24 over Bush Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.