US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 0.25 Mi. E. of Big Horn · Structure no. EUF

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,334
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 28
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location0.25 Mi. E. of Big Horn
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.68342, -106.9871
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2024)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 28 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 28 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 28 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.