US Bridges

LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 3.5 Miles N. of Etna · Structure no. EQB

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLN Cnty RD 114
CrossesTincup Creek
Location3.5 Miles N. of Etna
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.01036, -111.04411
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LN Cnty RD 114 over Tincup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.