US Bridges

Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Red Desert Int · Structure no. MCB

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnnamed Road
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationRed Desert Int
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.65175, -108.12502
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Unnamed Road over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.