US Bridges

Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · T26N R117W Section 9 · Structure no. 040301000003057

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesForest Road 10062
CrossesHams Fork
LocationT26N R117W Section 9
RouteFederal Lands Road 10062
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.25354, -110.73141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks25%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 10062 over Hams Fork?

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