SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek
PoorSweetwater County, Wyoming · 6.5 Mi.Sw of Rock Springs · Structure no. ETO
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,241
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,137 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek carry?
About 2,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SW Cnty RD 51 over Little Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.