US Bridges

SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Riovista S-Div Johnson Wy · Structure no. FPB

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Cnty RD 1199
CrossesGreasewood Creek
LocationRiovista S-Div Johnson Wy
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.55182, -109.50776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SW Cnty RD 1199 over Greasewood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.