US Bridges

US 14 over Clocktower Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · Yellowstone Park - Cody · Structure no. JBQ

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Clocktower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Clocktower Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,333 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesClocktower Creek
LocationYellowstone Park - Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.46118, -109.57521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2024)
Projected traffic4,333 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Clocktower Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Clocktower 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Clocktower Creek carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Clocktower Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Clocktower Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.