US Bridges

US 14 over Gunbarrel Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 36 Mi. West of Cody · Structure no. JJA

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Gunbarrel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Gunbarrel Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesGunbarrel Creek
Location36 Mi. West of Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.45334, -109.79374
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 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 Gunbarrel Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel Creek carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Gunbarrel Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Gunbarrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.