US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 3 Miles N.E. of Powell · Structure no. EHJ

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD R7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 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).

CarriesPa Cnty RD R7
CrossesBitter Creek
Location3 Miles N.E. of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0R7
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.78763, -108.71928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R7 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.