US Bridges

Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek

Good

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

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

CarriesWyo 196
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationKaycee-Buffalo
RouteState Highway 196
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.85263, -106.6242
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 km)
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 196 over Antelope 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 196 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.