Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek
GoodNatrona County, Wyoming · Medicine Bow - Jt Wyo 220 · Structure no. FGC
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 487 over Little Red 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 487 over Little Red 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek carry?
About 935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Wyo 487 over Little Red Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.