US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Double Crossing Road · Structure no. KBP

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesSH Cnty RD 197
CrossesClear Creek
LocationDouble Crossing Road
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.58234, -106.43834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear 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 197 over Clear Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 197 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.