US Bridges

1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · 12 MI S. of Worland Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59235

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries1405: Neiber Road
CrossesNowater Creek
Location12 MI S. of Worland Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.8505, -107.90435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater 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 2024.

How much traffic does 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 1405: Neiber Road over Nowater Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.