US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Laramie County, Wyoming · 2 MI West of Cheyenne · Structure no. DPO

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 120-1
CrossesCrow Creek
Location2 MI West of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15859, -104.87997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic535 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 120-1 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.