US Bridges

US 189 over Horse Creek

Good

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

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 189 over Horse Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 56 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationKemmerer - Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.85355, -110.07187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2024)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 189 over Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 189 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.