US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 35 MI SW of Cody · Structure no. LXD

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 6WX
CrossesLegg Creek
Location35 MI SW of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 6WX
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.18576, -109.58438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 6WX over Legg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.