US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 5 Miles S.W. of Big Horn · Structure no. EBU

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 77
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location5 Miles S.W. of Big Horn
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.6208, -107.03823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 77 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 77 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.