FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bh Cnty Rd R5C

Carrying Bh Cnty Rd R5C over Farmers Canal

12 Miles West Of Otto, Big Horn, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bh Cnty Rd R5C

The Bh Cnty Rd R5C bridge in Big Horn, Wyoming carries Bh Cnty Rd R5C over Farmers Canal. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

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

How Bh Cnty Rd R5C compares

▲ 56.3
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Wyoming bridges
93
Bridges in Big Horn · 7 in Poor condition
Bh Cnty Rd R5C 89.8 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
KIE

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bh Cnty Rd R5C is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Bh Cnty Rd R5C 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 R5C?

Bh Cnty Rd R5C in Big Horn, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bh Cnty Rd R5C inspected?

Bh Cnty Rd R5C'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 20 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 R5C is currently shown as Fair 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 R5C?

Bh Cnty Rd R5C has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bh Cnty Rd R5C?

Bh Cnty Rd R5C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bh Cnty Rd R5C and does age affect safety?

Bh Cnty Rd R5C was built in 1994, making it 32 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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