US Bridges

US 14 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Dayton-Ranchester · Structure no. HQC

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Five Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 14 over Five Mile Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 4,791 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,707 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationDayton-Ranchester
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.9078, -107.17068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,791 (2024)
Projected traffic6,707 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 14 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Five Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 4,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.