US Bridges

NFSR 236 over South French Creek

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 10.5 Mi. S. from SH 130 · Structure no. 020602000001228

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 236 over South French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 236 over South French Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 236
CrossesSouth French Creek
Location10.5 Mi. S. from SH 130
RouteFederal Lands Road 236
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27439, -106.36908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2002)
Projected traffic16 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 236 over South French Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 236 over South French 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 236 over South French Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is NFSR 236 over South French Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 236 over South French Creek?

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