US Bridges

US 26 over Long Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Moran Jct-Dubois · Structure no. FLY

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Long Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesLong Creek
LocationMoran Jct-Dubois
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.62874, -109.81828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 26 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Long 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 Long Creek carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Long Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.