Ni Cnty Rd 14 over Cow Creek
Niobrara County, Wyoming · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ni Cnty Rd 14 over Cow Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 29 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 21 of the 34 inventoried bridges in Niobrara County rated fair (61.8%); 1 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 109 ft |
| Location | N. Lance Creek Road |
| NBI structure number | KBH |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Niobrara County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 18 over Niobrara River | 1988 | 2,942 | Fair |
| US 85 over UPRR | 2016 | 2,942 | Good |
| US 18 over Stockpass | 1970 | 2,406 | Good |
| US 18 over Old Woman Creek | 1971 | 2,150 | Fair |
| US 18 over Old Woman Creek | 1987 | 2,150 | Fair |
| US 18 over Mule Creek | 1988 | 2,150 | Fair |
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