US Bridges

US 287 over Unnamed Draw

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap - Lander · Structure no. FEX

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 287 over Unnamed Draw in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationMuddy Gap - Lander
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.48683, -107.71827
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic853 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Unnamed Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US 287 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.