US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Southwest Drive Cheyenne · Structure no. DJZ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 123-1
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSouthwest Drive Cheyenne
RouteCity Street 4016
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11498, -104.84369
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2024)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear 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 123-1 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 123-1 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.