US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 3 Miles W. of Willwood · Structure no. FIR

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD R11H
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3 Miles W. of Willwood
RouteCounty Highway 11HB
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.68993, -108.81063
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer 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 R11H over Deer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R11H over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.