Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadNatrona County, Wyoming · 20 Miles N.W. of Arminto · Structure no. DRF
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Na Cnty RD 102 over Badwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.