Jo Cnty Rd 259 over Dead Horse Creek
Johnson County, Wyoming · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Jo Cnty Rd 259 over Dead Horse Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 98 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 56 of the 204 inventoried bridges in Johnson County rated good (27.5%); 7 (3.4%) 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 March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 61 ft |
| Location | 31 Mi Se Of Buffalo |
| NBI structure number | MBY |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Johnson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-25 / US 87 Bus over Clear Creek | 1975 | 5,733 | Fair |
| I-90 Wbl over Jo CR 213 (Monument Rd) | 1966 | 3,990 | Fair |
| I-90 Wbl over Jo CR 1 (Rock Creek Rd) | 1963 | 3,990 | Fair |
| I-90 Ebl over Jo CR 39 (Lake Ridge Rd) | 1966 | 3,980 | Fair |
| I-90 Ebl over Jo CR 1 (Rock Creek Rd) | 1963 | 3,980 | Fair |
| I-90 Wbl over Piney Creek | 1966 | 3,740 | Fair |
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