US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo · Structure no. EES

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,582
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 252
CrossesClear Creek
LocationBuffalo
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.35242, -106.68919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,582 (2024)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 252 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.