US Bridges

SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Sublette County · Structure no. FQZ

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Cnty RD 132
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationSublette County
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountySublette County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.53266, -109.2051
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy 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 SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SB Cnty RD 132 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.