US Bridges

US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Ucross - JCT Wyo 59 · Structure no. CKO

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesWhitmeyer Creek
LocationUcross - JCT Wyo 59
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.65578, -106.37493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic427 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Whitmeyer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 14 over Whitmeyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.