US Bridges

Forest Road 10043 over Greys River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · No Data Entered · Structure no. 040303000001023

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 10043 over Greys River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 10043 over Greys River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Road 10043
CrossesGreys River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 10043
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.78455, -110.6867
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road 10043 over Greys River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 10043 over Greys River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 10043 over Greys River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Road 10043 over Greys River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 10043 over Greys River?

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