US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Wyoming · 14 MI NW of Buffalo · Structure no. MJU

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 1
CrossesSouth Rock Creek
Location14 MI NW of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.45526, -106.87829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock 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 1 over South Rock Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 1 over South Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.