US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · 6 Miles N. of Barnum · Structure no. EDT

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 78
CrossesRed Wall Draw
Location6 Miles N. of Barnum
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.73527, -106.9366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 78 over Red Wall Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.