US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · 17 Mi. S.W. of Glendo · Structure no. NBB

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesPl Cnty RD 210
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location17 Mi. S.W. of Glendo
RouteCounty Highway 210
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.31243, -105.24603
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 210 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 210 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.