US Bridges

Missile Drive over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Missile Drive Cheyenne · Structure no. CTU

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,504
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missile Drive over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Missile Drive over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,306 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMissile Drive
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationMissile Drive Cheyenne
RouteCity Street 4044
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.13284, -104.83298
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2024)
Projected traffic6,306 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missile Drive over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missile Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Missile Drive over Crow Creek carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Missile Drive over Crow Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Missile Drive over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.