US Bridges

Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Decker Road · Structure no. FQM

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 338
CrossesYoungs Creek
LocationDecker Road
RouteState Highway 338
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.97569, -106.92164
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2024)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 338 over Youngs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 338 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.