US Bridges

US 14 over Trout Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · Yellowstone Pk - Cody · Structure no. DZO

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Trout Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationYellowstone Pk - Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48609, -109.34976
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2024)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Trout 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Trout Creek carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.