US Bridges

US 20 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis - Worland · Structure no. CCF

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 20 over Unnamed Draw in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,708 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationThermopolis - Worland
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.7347, -108.1762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 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 traffic1,934 (2024)
Projected traffic2,708 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Unnamed Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Unnamed Draw?

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

Who owns US 20 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.