US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Laramie County, Wyoming · 0.5 Mi.Es W. of Carpenter · Structure no. DOO

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 203-1
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.5 Mi.Es W. of Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 203-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.04253, -104.37509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2024)
Projected traffic911 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 203-1 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 203-1 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.