US Bridges

Service Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 2.5 Miles West of Fort LA · Structure no. 1420004P0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Service Road over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Service Road over Deer Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesService Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.5 Miles West of Fort LA
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.19831, -104.55858
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Service Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Service Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.