US Bridges

US 20 over Unnamed Draw

Good

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Shoshoni-Thermopolis · Structure no. HLU

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 20 over Unnamed Draw in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationShoshoni-Thermopolis
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.61876, -108.22265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,840 (2024)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Unnamed Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 5,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns US 20 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.