US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Wyoming · 5 MI SW of Lander · Structure no. MUI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 442
CrossesHornecker Creek
Location5 MI SW of Lander
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.80182, -108.75782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 442 over Hornecker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.