Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek
GoodNiobrara County, Wyoming · Kaye Field Road · Structure no. KHV
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ni Cnty RD 50 over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.