US Bridges

Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Midwest - Reno JCT · Structure no. CGS

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 387
CrossesMeadow Creek
LocationMidwest - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 387
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.52666, -106.14073
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,676 (2024)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 387 over Meadow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 387 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.