US Bridges

Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · T 53 N R 63 W Sec 22 · Structure no. 020301000010062

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFdr 843
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationT 53 N R 63 W Sec 22
RouteFederal Lands Road 843
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5629, -104.40606
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Fdr 843 over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 843 over Beaver Creek?

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