US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 1 MI SE of Cheyenne · Structure no. DIO

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,957
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 209-2
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1 MI SE of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 209-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12562, -104.70625
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2024)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 209-2 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 LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Cnty RD 209-2 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.