US Bridges

NFSR 225 over South French Creek

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 8.5 Mi. S. from SH 130 · Structure no. 020602000001230

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 225 over South French Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 225 over South French Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 225
CrossesSouth French Creek
Location8.5 Mi. S. from SH 130
RouteFederal Lands Road 225
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.25914, -106.41557
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
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 225 over South French Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is NFSR 225 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 225 over South French Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 225 over South French Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 225 over South French Creek?

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