US Bridges

US 191 over Cliff Creek

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Daniel JCT _ Hoback JCT · Structure no. BSA

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Cliff Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Cliff Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesCliff Creek
LocationDaniel JCT _ Hoback JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.24964, -110.49553
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2024)
Projected traffic3,513 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Cliff Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Cliff 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Cliff Creek carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Cliff Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 over Cliff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.