US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. S.E. of Wheatland · Structure no. KUU

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPl Cnty RD 269
CrossesChugwater Creek
Location5 Mi. S.E. of Wheatland
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.00171, -104.92226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 269 over Chugwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.