US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · T38N R091W S13 · Structure no. EMM

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 176
CrossesBadwater Creek
LocationT38N R091W S13
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.26433, -107.69634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic342 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 176 over Badwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.