US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · 13 Mi. S.W. of Buffalo · Structure no. KUD

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 14
CrossesN F Crazy Woman Creek
Location13 Mi. S.W. of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.18756, -106.83017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 14 over N F Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.