US Bridges

Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek

Good

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · 8 Miles NW of Thermopolis · Structure no. LHJ

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHs Cnty RD 27
CrossesOwl Creek
Location8 Miles NW of Thermopolis
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.70204, -108.22559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic164 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hs Cnty RD 27 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.