US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · 15 Mi. South of Glendo · Structure no. DQY

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPl Cnty RD 41
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location15 Mi. South of Glendo
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.28505, -105.05503
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 41 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.