Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek
FairNiobrara County, Wyoming · N. Lance Creek Road · Structure no. KBH
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ni Cnty RD 14 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.