US Bridges

Wyo 270 over Miller Draw

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · Hartville-Manville · Structure no. FGF

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 270 over Miller Draw is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 270 over Miller Draw in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesWyo 270
CrossesMiller Draw
LocationHartville-Manville
RouteState Highway 270
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.55339, -104.69454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2024)
Projected traffic759 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 270 over Miller Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 270 over Miller Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 270 over Miller Draw carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 270 over Miller Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 270 over Miller Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.