US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · T38N R094W Sec 27 · Structure no. FNQ

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek is a steel culvert carrying FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 404
CrossesPoison Creek
LocationT38N R094W Sec 27
RouteCounty Highway 404
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.22869, -108.10932
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FR Cnty RD 404 over Poison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.