US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · T51N R082W S15 · Structure no. EET

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 1
CrossesRock Creek
LocationT51N R082W S15
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.38697, -106.70108
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock 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 1 over Rock Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 1 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.