US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 2 Miles W. of Storey · Structure no. BKG

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 2
CrossesNorth Piney Creek
Location2 Miles W. of Storey
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.57984, -106.93223
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 2 over North Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.