US Bridges

Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Crook County, Wyoming · 17 Mi. N. of Sundance · Structure no. LDO

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber tee beam carrying Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFawn Creek Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location17 Mi. N. of Sundance
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.64375, -104.37979
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fawn Creek Road over Beaver 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 Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fawn Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.