US Bridges

US 287 over Camp Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins-Muddy Gap · Structure no. LGK

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 287 over Camp Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesCamp Creek
LocationRawlins-Muddy Gap
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.27137, -107.44563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2024)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Camp Creek carry?

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 287 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.