Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek
FairNatrona County, Wyoming · Casper-Midwest Road · Structure no. LBC
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.
It carries about 3,821 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 259 over East Teapot 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek carry?
About 3,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 259 over East Teapot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.