US Bridges

US 310 over Sage Creek

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Deaver · Structure no. CDD

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 310 over Sage Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 310 over Sage Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,849 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 310
CrossesSage Creek
LocationLovell - Deaver
RouteU.S. Route 310
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.88692, -108.55641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2024)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 310 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 310 over Sage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 310 over Sage Creek carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 310 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 310 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.