US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 0.4 Miles W. of Garland · Structure no. EHF

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter 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 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD R4H
CrossesBitter Creek
Location0.4 Miles W. of Garland
RouteCounty Highway R41/2
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.77732, -108.66974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R4H over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.