US Bridges

Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - East · Structure no. CUT

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 336
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
LocationSheridan - East
RouteState Highway 336
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.82213, -106.89973
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2024)
Projected traffic816 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 336 over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.