US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · 1.5 Mi. N.E. of Hulett · Structure no. NDH

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR Cnty RD 261
CrossesBelle Fourche River
Location1.5 Mi. N.E. of Hulett
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.70026, -104.58654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 261 over Belle Fourche River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.