US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Wyoming · T25N R067W S23 · Structure no. DQU

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesPl Cnty RD 67
CrossesChugwater Creek
LocationT25N R067W S23
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.12011, -104.85219
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 67 over Chugwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.