Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek
FairHot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis-Meeteetse · Structure no. FLQ
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,297
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 120 over Cottonwood 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 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 120 over Cottonwood 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 120 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.