US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 7 Mi. N.E. of Pine Haven · Structure no. JHB

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek is a wood or timber tee beam carrying CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR Cnty RD 180
CrossesArch Creek
Location7 Mi. N.E. of Pine Haven
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.41046, -104.74617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2024)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 180 over Arch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.