US Bridges

Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek

Good

Weston County, Wyoming · Upton South · Structure no. LUS

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesWyo 116 S
CrossesWest Fork Hay Creek
LocationUpton South
RouteState Highway 2302
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.86813, -104.79869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 116 S over West Fork Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.