US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 23 Mi. S.E. of Cody · Structure no. EIA

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood 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 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Cnty RD 3LE
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location23 Mi. S.E. of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 3LE
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.23942, -108.82781
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood 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 3LE over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 3LE over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.