US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 19.5 Mi. S of Tensleep · Structure no. FNI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD 82
CrossesLittle Canyon Creek
Location19.5 Mi. S of Tensleep
RouteCounty Highway 8850
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.7679, -107.31077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 82 over Little Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.