US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · T16N R063W S31 · Structure no. DOX

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 143-2
CrossesAntelope Draw
LocationT16N R063W S31
RouteCounty Highway 143-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31816, -104.46401
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 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 traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw?

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

Who owns LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Antelope Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.