US Bridges

Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 4 Miles East of Alva · Structure no. FPL

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Peak Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 Miles East of Alva
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.65228, -104.3677
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Peak Road over Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Peak Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.