US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 16 MI N.E. of Moorcroft · Structure no. KIH

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR Cnty RD 106
CrossesArch Creek
Location16 MI N.E. of Moorcroft
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.33954, -104.69702
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 106 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 106 over Arch Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 106 over Arch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.