US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · 20 MI S of Buffalo · Structure no. LCS

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 48
CrossesM Fork Crazy Woman Creek
Location20 MI S of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.05262, -106.75365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 48 over M Fork Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.