US Bridges

Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Sinks Canyon Road · Structure no. KMK

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 131
CrossesHornecker Creek
LocationSinks Canyon Road
RouteState Highway 131
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.79799, -108.76672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2024)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 131 over Hornecker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 131 over Hornecker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.