US Bridges

Wyo 231 over Spring Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · JCT US 30 - Cokeville · Structure no. CRS

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 231 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 231 over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 231
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationJCT US 30 - Cokeville
RouteState Highway 231
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.08548, -110.95222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 231 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 231 over Spring Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 231 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 231 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 231 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.