US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Coutant Creek RD · Structure no. IXL

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 114
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
LocationCoutant Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.92155, -106.85994
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic106 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SH Cnty RD 114 over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.