Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlatte County, Wyoming · Wheatland · Structure no. DQV
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 979
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek carry?
About 979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.