FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pl Cnty Rd 275

Carrying Pl Cnty Rd 275 over Wheatland Creek

North Road - Wheatland, Platte, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pl Cnty Rd 275

The Pl Cnty Rd 275 bridge in Platte, Wyoming carries Pl Cnty Rd 275 over Wheatland Creek. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 366 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 27.1 metric tons.

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

How Pl Cnty Rd 275 compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Wyoming bridges
163
Bridges in Platte · 11 in Poor condition
Pl Cnty Rd 275 27.1 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
366 vehicles/day
Structure Number
EXB

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

Pl Cnty Rd 275 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 Pl Cnty Rd 275 against other structures in Platte 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 Pl Cnty Rd 275?

Pl Cnty Rd 275 in Platte, Wyoming has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Pl Cnty Rd 275 inspected?

Pl Cnty Rd 275'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 366 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pl Cnty Rd 275 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 Pl Cnty Rd 275?

Pl Cnty Rd 275 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pl Cnty Rd 275?

Pl Cnty Rd 275 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Pl Cnty Rd 275 and does age affect safety?

Pl Cnty Rd 275 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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