US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · 13 MI SW of Buffalo · Structure no. LWJ

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 43
CrossesCrazy Woman Creek
Location13 MI SW of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.17727, -106.73237
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 43 over 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 43 over Crazy Woman Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 43 over Crazy Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.