US Bridges

NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek

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Albany County, Wyoming · At Bobbie Thomson Cg · Structure no. 020605000001003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2000. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 536
CrossesDouglas Creek
LocationAt Bobbie Thomson Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 536
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15004, -106.25376
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2000
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 536 over Douglas 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 536 over Douglas Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 536 over Douglas Creek?

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