US Bridges

US 14A over Bitter Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Garland-Powell · Structure no. CAH

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14A over Bitter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 14A over Bitter Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,977 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14A
CrossesBitter Creek
LocationGarland-Powell
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.77832, -108.66512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2024)
Projected traffic4,977 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 14A over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14A over Bitter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14A over Bitter Creek carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 14A over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 14A over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.