US Bridges

Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee-Buffalo · Structure no. FHU

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 196
CrossesN F Crazy Woman Creek
LocationKaycee-Buffalo
RouteState Highway 196
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.17281, -106.69753
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 196 over N F 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 196 over N F Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.