US Bridges

Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Natrona County, Wyoming · 23 Miles N.W. of Waltman · Structure no. FCZ

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesNa Cnty RD 101
CrossesBadwater Creek
Location23 Miles N.W. of Waltman
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyNatrona County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.32259, -107.42902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Na Cnty RD 101 over Badwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.