US Bridges

Wyo 585 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · Four Corners-Sundance RD · Structure no. FUY

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 585 over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 585 over Soldier 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesWyo 585
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationFour Corners-Sundance RD
RouteState Highway 585
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.22775, -104.27548
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Soldier Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 585 over Soldier 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 Soldier Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 585 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 585 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.