US Bridges

US 189 over Willow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - Labarge Road · Structure no. LPG

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 189 over Willow Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationKemmerer - Labarge Road
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.87217, -110.52196
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2024)
Projected traffic890 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over Willow Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 189 over Willow Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns US 189 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.