US 26 over Horse Creek
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Moran JCT - Dubois · Structure no. DHH
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Horse Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,062 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Horse 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 over Horse Creek carry?
About 4,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.