US 191 over Pole Creek
FairSublette County, Wyoming · Farson - Pinedale · Structure no. DGW
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,487
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Pole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Pole Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,882 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Pole 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 Pole Creek carry?
About 3,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Pole Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.