NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek
GoodCarbon County, Wyoming · 6.53 MI West of HWY 230 · Structure no. 020602000003077
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big 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 2022.
How much traffic does NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 498 over S. Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.