US Bridges

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Chugwater - Wheatland · Structure no. CBU

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,865
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,865 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,411 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl and Sbl
CrossesRock Creek
LocationChugwater - Wheatland
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.01365, -104.96043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic3,865 (2024)
Projected traffic5,411 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.