US Bridges

Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Beckton · Structure no. CUR

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 331
CrossesBig Goose Creek
LocationSheridan - Beckton
RouteState Highway 331
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.76375, -107.07395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2024)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 331 over Big Goose 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 Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.