Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek
GoodNiobrara County, Wyoming · 3 MI West of Lance Creek · Structure no. LMJ
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 271 over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 271 over Little Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.