US Bridges

NFSR 509 over Lake Creek

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. NW of Foxpark Wy · Structure no. 020605000001002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 509 over Lake Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 509 over Lake Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 509
CrossesLake Creek
Location6 Mi. NW of Foxpark Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 509
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12018, -106.22692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2002)
Projected traffic27 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 509 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 509 over Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 509 over Lake Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is NFSR 509 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 509 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.