US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · T54N R084W S09 · Structure no. EBS

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 103
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationT54N R084W S09
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.67051, -106.99289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 103 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.