Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe Creek
FairPlatte County, Wyoming · 11 Mi. S.W. of Glendo · Structure no. EXK
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe 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 59 over Horseshoe Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns Pl Cnty RD 59 over Horseshoe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.