US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 1.5 Miles N. of Beulah · Structure no. KIB

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek is a wood or timber tee beam carrying CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR Cnty RD 142
CrossesRedwater Creek
Location1.5 Miles N. of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.56044, -104.08003
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic109 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater 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 CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 142 over Redwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.