US Bridges

1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 37 Mi. NW of Greybull Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59234

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries1213: Whistle Cree
CrossesWhistle Creek
Location37 Mi. NW of Greybull Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.60911, -108.63769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 1213: Whistle Cree over Whistle Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.