US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 14 Mi. S.W. of Meridan · Structure no. DPE

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, 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 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 233
CrossesHorse Creek
Location14 Mi. S.W. of Meridan
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.50202, -104.54724
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic284 (2024)
Projected traffic398 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse 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 233 over Horse Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Cnty RD 233 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.