US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 3 MI East of Midvale · Structure no. LRF

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 431
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3 MI East of Midvale
RouteCounty Highway 431
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.2133, -108.4601
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FR Cnty RD 431 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.