US Bridges

CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · 9 Miles North of Upton · Structure no. NGM

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR Cnty RD 24
CrossesArch Creek
Location9 Miles North of Upton
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.22034, -104.5692
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 24 over Arch Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty RD 24 over Arch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.