US Bridges

Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · Sheridan-Buffalo · Structure no. IHW

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 78 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesWyo 193
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
LocationSheridan-Buffalo
RouteState Highway 193
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.52902, -106.81027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 193 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.