US Bridges

Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek

FairPosted for load

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Nieber · Structure no. CXA

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 432
CrossesNowater Creek
LocationWorland - Nieber
RouteState Highway 432
CountyWashakie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.97394, -107.99182
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 432 over Nowater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 432 over Nowater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.