US Bridges

US 191 over Pine Creek

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Pinedale · Structure no. BRP

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 191 over Pine Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,578 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPinedale
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.86662, -109.86789
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,413 (2024)
Projected traffic14,578 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 191 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.