US Bridges

Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Niobrara County, Wyoming · 8 Miles E. of Hat Creek · Structure no. DSA

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNi Cnty RD 64
CrossesSouth Indian Creek
Location8 Miles E. of Hat Creek
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.92858, -104.22711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ni Cnty RD 64 over South Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.