US Bridges

We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · 16 Miles S. of Newcastle · Structure no. KKV

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWe Cnty RD 3
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location16 Miles S. of Newcastle
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.65037, -104.28703
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns We Cnty RD 3 over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.