US Bridges

Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw

PoorPosted for load

Natrona County, Wyoming · 3 Miles Northeast Alcova · Structure no. FOB

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNa Cnty RD 412
CrossesHogback Draw
Location3 Miles Northeast Alcova
RouteCounty Highway 412
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.57198, -106.69885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2024)
Projected traffic231 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw 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 412 over Hogback Draw carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Na Cnty RD 412 over Hogback Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.