US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 1.5 Mi. S.W. of Clark · Structure no. CYP

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 8VC
CrossesBennett Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S.W. of Clark
RouteCounty Highway 8VC
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.9001, -109.19732
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 8VC over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.