US Bridges

Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · 9 Mi. NE of Thermopolis · Structure no. FLP

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesHs Cnty RD 21
CrossesKirby Creek
Location9 Mi. NE of Thermopolis
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.74377, -108.15548
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2024)
Projected traffic321 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hs Cnty RD 21 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.