US Bridges

Missile Drive West over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 0.30 Miles South of Randa · Structure no. AFWYGHLN01431

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Missile Drive West over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Missile Drive West over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMissile Drive West
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.30 Miles South of Randa
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15873, -104.87943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks—
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missile Drive West over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missile Drive West over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Missile Drive West over Crow Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Missile Drive West over Crow Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Missile Drive West over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.