US Bridges

US 14 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Cody-Yellowstone Road · Structure no. FGI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Sulphur Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 14 over Sulphur Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 18,836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,370 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesSulphur Creek
LocationCody-Yellowstone Road
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5167, -109.0784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,836 (2024)
Projected traffic26,370 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Sulphur 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 18,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns US 14 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.