US Bridges

NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek

GoodPosted for load

Albany County, Wyoming · 6 MI N of Harris Park · Structure no. 020609000001215

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 633
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location6 MI N of Harris Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 633
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.38578, -105.32623
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 633 over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 633 over Horseshoe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 633 over Horseshoe Creek?

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