US Bridges

Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · Wheatland East · Structure no. KET

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,399
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,399 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,959 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 316
CrossesRock / Wheatland Creek
LocationWheatland East
RouteState Highway 316
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.05439, -104.94933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2024)
Projected traffic1,959 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 316 over Rock / Wheatland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.