US Bridges

Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw

Good

Niobrara County, Wyoming · Manville South · Structure no. JUH

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesWyo 270
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationManville South
RouteState Highway 27
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.74618, -104.61748
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic391 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 270 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.