FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek
GoodBig Horn County, Wyoming · 0.1 MI N of HWY 16 · Structure no. 020205000003049
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FSR 27 over West Tensleep 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FSR 27 over West Tensleep Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.