Welcome to the Hot Springs County, Wyoming County Road and Bridge Department
Maintaining and improving approximately 235 miles of county roads throughout Hot Springs County.
Maintaining Hot Springs County Roads
Road maintenance, construction, drainage, surface improvements, and infrastructure projects are an ongoing responsibility.
Independent Record Photos
The Road and Bridge crew stays busy maintaining approximately 235 miles of county roads in Hot Springs County.
Road and Bridge Shop Expansion
The department had outgrown the original Road and Bridge Shop, so a new addition was constructed. Funding for the project came from a State Consensus grant.
The photo gallery below shows how construction progressed on the addition.
East River Road
Work has been completed on East River Road. The sharp incline on the east side of the road was cut back to create a gentler slope, helping prevent rocks from falling onto the road surface.
Material removed from the hill was used to improve the parking area at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department fishing access point.
Road and Bridge Projects
A busy season of road improvements, public projects, and cooperative work.
Road Surface Projects
The Grass Creek Road project was completed. Plans included potentially stabilizing several county roads affected by industry with magnesium chloride, including Grass Creek, Kirby Creek, Black Mountain, and possibly Sand Draw roads.
Cooperative Improvements
A new cattle guard was installed in Hot Springs State Park through cooperation between the State of Wyoming and Hot Springs County.
Additional County Projects
During the winter, Lake Creek Slough was drained after the water froze enough to support heavy equipment.
The Road and Bridge crew also demolished the old Odd Fellows building in preparation for construction of the Government Annex and Public Health building. The structure was separated from the neighboring garage by only inches, but the crew removed the rear wall without damaging the garage. During the work, a historic painted sign was uncovered on the adjacent building.
County Asphalt Improvements
Cold asphalt mix has been used for overlays and repairs on multiple county roads.
Three Large Piles Reduced to One
The asphalt was prepared in April 2009. During the summer, county roads overlaid with the material included Cottonwood Creek Road, Four Mile Road, and Lane 7.
The remaining asphalt material is available for future road repairs and overlays.