US Bridges

Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - Reno JCT · Structure no. AJH

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWyo 387
CrossesBothwell Draw
LocationJCT I-25 - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 387
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.42672, -106.29937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic599 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 387 over Bothwell Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.