US Bridges

US 16 over Slick Creek

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland-Manderson Road · Structure no. FDF

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 16 over Slick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Slick Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,145 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 16
CrossesSlick Creek
LocationWorland-Manderson Road
RouteU.S. Route 16
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.05811, -107.93385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,145 (2024)
Projected traffic3,003 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 16 over Slick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 16 over Slick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 16 over Slick Creek carry?

About 2,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over Slick Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over Slick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.