US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fremont County, Wyoming · 15 Mi. S.E. of Lander · Structure no. KIV

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesFR Cnty RD 523
CrossesTwin Creek
Location15 Mi. S.E. of Lander
RouteCounty Highway 523
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.69992, -108.49185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$617,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 523 over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.