Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek
PoorHot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermop-Meeteetse · Structure no. JQY
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,434
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Wyo 120 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.