US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · 36 Miles N. of Cheyenne · Structure no. DPJ

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 232-1 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 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 232-1
CrossesHorse Creek
Location36 Miles N. of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 232-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.47291, -104.84176
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks19%
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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek 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 232-1 over Horse Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns LA Cnty RD 232-1 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.