US Bridges

NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 3 Mi. N of Rcr 129 · Structure no. 020602000001010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 851
CrossesN.F. Little Snake River
Location3 Mi. N of Rcr 129
RouteFederal Lands Road 851
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.01506, -107.02206
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
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 851 over N.F. Little Snake River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake 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 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 851 over N.F. Little Snake River?

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