US Bridges

E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · E Oak Street-Wheatland · Structure no. EXC

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Oak Street
CrossesRock / Wheatland Creek
LocationE Oak Street-Wheatland
RouteCity Street 470-3
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.05966, -104.95159
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland 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 E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek carry?

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

How long is E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Oak Street over Rock / Wheatland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.