US Bridges

Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek

Fair

Niobrara County, Wyoming · 12 MI SW of Mule Crk JCT · Structure no. EFG

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesNi Cnty RD 11
CrossesBlack Creek
Location12 MI SW of Mule Crk JCT
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.30711, -104.4433
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black 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 11 over Black Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ni Cnty RD 11 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.