US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 1 Mile W. of Valley · Structure no. EGP

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 6WX
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1 Mile W. of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 6WX
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.1599, -109.62006
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer 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 6WX over Deer Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.