US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · T55N R100W S18 · Structure no. EHB

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD R19B
CrossesAlkali Creek
LocationT55N R100W S18
RouteCounty Highway 0R19
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.74554, -108.95553
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2024)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R19B over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.