US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · 18.5 Miles S. of Buffalo · Structure no. EEE

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 265
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location18.5 Miles S. of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 265
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.08305, -106.63627
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 265 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.