US Bridges

US 189 over Faler Creek

Fair

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

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Faler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over Faler Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 189
CrossesFaler Creek
LocationKemmerer - Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
CountySublette County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.8828, -110.0718
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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 closed60.3 mi (97 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over Faler Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over Faler 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 189 over Faler Creek carry?

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

How long is US 189 over Faler Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over Faler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.