US Bridges

US 14 over Lone Tree Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · Moorcroft-Carlile · Structure no. JGX

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Lone Tree Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 14 over Lone Tree Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesLone Tree Creek
LocationMoorcroft-Carlile
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.38283, -104.88845
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Lone Tree Creek 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 US 14 over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns US 14 over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.