Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWashakie County, Wyoming · Winchester S of Worland · Structure no. NEJ
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wa Cnty RD 86 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wa Cnty RD 86 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.