US Bridges

Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs · Structure no. CVV

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWyo 430
CrossesDead Horse Canyon Creek
LocationRock Springs
RouteState Highway 430
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.57615, -109.20162
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2024)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 430 over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.