US Bridges

US 14 over Dry Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · Cody - JCT Wyo 310 · Structure no. CAA

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dry Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCody - JCT Wyo 310
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.46176, -108.63376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2024)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.