US Bridges

6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · 4 Miles S of Barnum Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59258

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River is a concrete tee beam carrying 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 49 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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Carries6214: Bar C Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Powder River
Location4 Miles S of Barnum Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJohnson County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.6112, -106.89062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 6214: Bar C Road over Middle Fork Powder River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.