US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · 10 MI SE of Cheyenne · Structure no. LLR

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 848
CrossesCrow Creek
Location10 MI SE of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 848
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12839, -104.61599
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow 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 848 over Crow Creek carry?

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

How long is LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Cnty RD 848 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.