US Bridges

Forest Road 10138 over Greys River

Poor

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 3 Mi. East of Alpine Wy. · Structure no. 040303000001015

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 10138 over Greys River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Forest Road 10138 over Greys River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesForest Road 10138
CrossesGreys River
Location3 Mi. East of Alpine Wy.
RouteFederal Lands Road 10138
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.14431, -110.97819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (—)
Projected traffic900 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road 10138 over Greys River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 10138 over Greys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road 10138 over Greys River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road 10138 over Greys River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 10138 over Greys River?

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