US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · 4.0 Mi. S.W of Beulah · Structure no. NAW

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCR Cnty RD 129
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.0 Mi. S.W of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48733, -104.11746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 129 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.