US Bridges

Wyo 585 over Sundance Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · Sundance · Structure no. FQK

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 585 over Sundance Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 585 over Sundance Creek 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 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,331 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesWyo 585
CrossesSundance Creek
LocationSundance
RouteState Highway 585
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.40483, -104.37386
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2024)
Projected traffic2,331 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 585 over Sundance Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 585 over Sundance 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 585 over Sundance Creek carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 585 over Sundance Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 585 over Sundance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.