US Bridges

I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek

GoodPosted for load

Natrona County, Wyoming · Bar Nunn North · Structure no. AJC

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Service Road
CrossesSheep Creek
LocationBar Nunn North
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.16197, -106.33222
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Service Road over Sheep 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-25 Service Road over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.