US Bridges

LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River

Poor

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 5 Miles S.E. of Kemmerer · Structure no. FMX

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLN Cnty RD 326
CrossesHams Fork River
Location5 Miles S.E. of Kemmerer
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.75403, -110.47454
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.