US Bridges

Wyo 238 over Crow Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Auburn - Afton · Structure no. NCJ

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 238 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wyo 238 over Crow Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 238
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationAuburn - Afton
RouteState Highway 238
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.72155, -110.9875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 238 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 238 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 238 over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 238 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 238 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.