FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bh Cnty Rd L32H

Carrying Bh Cnty Rd L32H over Red Gulch

3 Miles W. Of Shell, Big Horn, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bh Cnty Rd L32H

The Bh Cnty Rd L32H bridge in Big Horn, Wyoming carries Bh Cnty Rd L32H over Red Gulch. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Bh Cnty Rd L32H compares

▼ 27.3
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Wyoming bridges
93
Bridges in Big Horn · 7 in Poor condition
Bh Cnty Rd L32H 6.2 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
6.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
30.8 m (101 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
81 vehicles/day
Structure Number
EJG

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

Bh Cnty Rd L32H is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Bh Cnty Rd L32H against other structures in Big Horn and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Bh Cnty Rd L32H?

Bh Cnty Rd L32H in Big Horn, Wyoming has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bh Cnty Rd L32H inspected?

Bh Cnty Rd L32H's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 81 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bh Cnty Rd L32H is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Bh Cnty Rd L32H?

Bh Cnty Rd L32H has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bh Cnty Rd L32H?

Bh Cnty Rd L32H is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bh Cnty Rd L32H and does age affect safety?

Bh Cnty Rd L32H was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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