US Bridges

Fdr over Louis Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · No Data Entered · Structure no. 021403000001009

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over Louis Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr over Louis Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr
CrossesLouis Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 300
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.58701, -108.85401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Fdr over Louis Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Fdr over Louis 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr over Louis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr over Louis Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over Louis Creek?

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