US Bridges

FR 10002 over Murphy Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 12 Mi. Se. of Alpine · Structure no. 040303000001132

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 10002 over Murphy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 10002 over Murphy Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR 10002
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location12 Mi. Se. of Alpine
RouteFederal Lands Road 10002
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.03172, -110.88745
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 10002 over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 10002 over Murphy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FR 10002 over Murphy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 10002 over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR 10002 over Murphy Creek?

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