US Bridges

Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · 3 MI N of SH 70 · Structure no. 020602000001022

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesForest Road 443
CrossesCow Creek
Location3 MI N of SH 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 443
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19, -106.91917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic18 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 Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 443 over Cow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Forest Road 443 over Cow Creek?

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