US Bridges

Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 10.9 Mi. East of NE Entra · Structure no. 1570052P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,775
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Other Federal Agency

About this bridge

Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBeartooth Highway
CrossesFox Creek
Location10.9 Mi. East of NE Entra
RouteFederal Lands Road 18
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.98, -109.84339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2019)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Federal Agency
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beartooth Highway over Fox 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beartooth Highway over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the Other Federal Agency and maintained by the National Park Service.