US 16 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWashakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Buffalo · Structure no. CDU
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,965
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 16 over Cottonwood Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Cottonwood 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.