US Bridges

Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Nieber - JCT Wyo 120 · Structure no. CWY

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesWyo 431
CrossesGooseberry Creek
LocationNieber - JCT Wyo 120
RouteState Highway 431
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.00359, -108.5178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 431 over Gooseberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 431 over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.