US Bridges

Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 8 Mi. E. of Highway 89 · Structure no. 040301000001089

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Road 10072
CrossesSmiths Fork
Location8 Mi. E. of Highway 89
RouteFederal Lands Road 10072
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.51109, -110.76527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 10072 over Smiths Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.