US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · 3 Miles N. E. of Buffalo · Structure no. FDM

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 40
CrossesClear Creek
Location3 Miles N. E. of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.36259, -106.65436
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 40 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 40 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.