Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek
PoorPark County, Wyoming · 3 Miles N.E. of Powell · Structure no. EHH
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Cnty RD R6A over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.