US Bridges

SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · 4.5 Mi. N.W. of Pinedale · Structure no. EMV

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSB Cnty RD 144
CrossesNew Fork River
Location4.5 Mi. N.W. of Pinedale
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.89596, -109.91469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SB Cnty RD 144 over New Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.