US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 3.5 S.E. of Huntley · Structure no. EXZ

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGo Cnty RD 48C
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.5 S.E. of Huntley
RouteCounty Highway 48C
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.89994, -104.08615
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 48C over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.