US Bridges

US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek

Good

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

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesBrooks Lake Creek
LocationMoran Jct-Dubois
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.7092, -109.97039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Brooks Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Brooks Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 26 over Brooks Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.