Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek
FairPark County, Wyoming · Clarks Fork Road · Structure no. FOK
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek in Park 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 296 over Dead Indian 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 296 over Dead Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.