US Bridges

Wyo 190 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee-Barnum Road · Structure no. LYW

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 190 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 190 over Cottonwood 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesWyo 190
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationKaycee-Barnum Road
RouteState Highway 190
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.67571, -106.73174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 190 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 190 over Cottonwood 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 Wyo 190 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 190 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 190 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.