US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 9 Miles W. of Ucross · Structure no. EBQ

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 149
CrossesPiney Creek
Location9 Miles W. of Ucross
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5603, -106.71562
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic337 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 149 over 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 149 over Piney Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 149 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.