Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek
GoodJohnson County, Wyoming · 31 MI SE of Buffalo · Structure no. MBY
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse 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 2024.
How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Jo Cnty RD 259 over Dead Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.