US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 9 Miles S.W. of Cody · Structure no. KKK

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Cnty RD 6QS
CrossesCody Canal
Location9 Miles S.W. of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 6QS
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.44247, -109.20862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal 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 6QS over Cody Canal carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 6QS over Cody Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.