US Bridges

US 30 over Horse Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Border JCT - Sage JCT · Structure no. BQX

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,066
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 30 over Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 74 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 2,066 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,892 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationBorder JCT - Sage JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.97914, -110.94291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic2,066 (2024)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 30 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Horse Creek carry?

About 2,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Horse Creek?

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

Who owns US 30 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.