US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 15 Miles N.E. of Sheridan · Structure no. ECO

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 1211
CrossesBadger Creek
Location15 Miles N.E. of Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.99547, -106.7949
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2024)
Projected traffic935 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger 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 1211 over Badger Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH Cnty RD 1211 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.