US Bridges

SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · T18N R 99W S10 · Structure no. EPG

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW Cnty RD 19S
CrossesBitter Creek
LocationT18N R 99W S10
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.55644, -108.55193
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SW Cnty RD 19S over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.