Wyo 259 over Teapot Creek
FairNatrona County, Wyoming · I-25 - Midwest Road · Structure no. LBD
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,919
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 259 over Teapot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 259 over 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 3,919 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,487 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 259 over Teapot Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 259 over 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 Teapot Creek carry?
About 3,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 259 over Teapot Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 259 over Teapot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.