US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 2 MI S.E. of Garland · Structure no. FNU

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD L8A
CrossesBitter Creek
Location2 MI S.E. of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 0L8
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.76816, -108.642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD L8A over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.