US Bridges

NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 2.05 MI S of SH 70 · Structure no. 020602000001009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 550
CrossesN.F. Encampment River
Location2.05 MI S of SH 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 550
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15973, -106.89084
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 550 over N.F. Encampment River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns NFSR 550 over N.F. Encampment River?

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