US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · 8 Miles South of Buffalo · Structure no. EUS

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 13
CrossesCrazy Woman Creek
Location8 Miles South of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.0876, -106.53337
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 13 over Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.