US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 212 over French Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo · Structure no. EEU

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 212 over French Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jo Cnty RD 212 over French 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 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 212
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationBuffalo
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.36463, -106.69782
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.
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 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic547 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 212 over French Creek built?

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

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 212 over French 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 212 over French Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 212 over French Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 212 over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.