US Bridges

US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Cokeville · Structure no. MRU

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 30 Service Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCokeville
RouteState Highway 1214
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.08816, -110.94897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 Service Road over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Service Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.