US Bridges

E 2nd Street over Claude Creek

Good

Natrona County, Wyoming · East Casper · Structure no. LNW

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,829
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd Street over Claude Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 2nd Street over Claude Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,561 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 2nd Street
CrossesClaude Creek
LocationEast Casper
RouteCity Street 4108
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.83959, -106.22227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,829 (2024)
Projected traffic16,561 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E 2nd Street over Claude Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd Street over Claude 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E 2nd Street over Claude Creek carry?

About 11,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd Street over Claude Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns E 2nd Street over Claude Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.