US Bridges

US 189 over South Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Sublette County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - Daniel JCT · Structure no. BQF

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over South Piney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 189 over South Piney Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesSouth Piney Creek
LocationKemmerer - Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.52241, -110.10729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2024)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over South Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over South Piney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 189 over South Piney Creek carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over South Piney Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over South Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.