US Bridges

Wyo 196 over Bull Creek

Fair

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

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 196 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 196 over Bull 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 196
CrossesBull Creek
LocationKaycee-Buffalo
RouteState Highway 196
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.26834, -106.68845
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2024)
Projected traffic554 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 196 over Bull 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 Bull Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 196 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 196 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.