US Bridges

Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · No Data Entered · Structure no. 021401000001004

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr
CrossesLittle Sunlight Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 101.1
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.71722, -109.58994
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr over Little Sunlight 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over Little Sunlight Creek?

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