US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · 21 Miles S.E. of Buffalo · Structure no. EEO

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 204A
CrossesCrazy Woman Creek
Location21 Miles S.E. of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 204A
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.24551, -106.43515
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2043
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 204A over Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.