US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 14 MI SE of Tensleep · Structure no. KTP

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesWa Cnty RD 58
CrossesOtter Creek
Location14 MI SE of Tensleep
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.86315, -107.30896
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 58 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.