US Bridges

US 191 over Barber Creek

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Pinedale-Daniel JCT · Structure no. JBF

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,376
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Barber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Barber Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,526 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesBarber Creek
LocationPinedale-Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.86662, -109.8853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,376 (2024)
Projected traffic7,526 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Barber 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 Barber Creek carry?

About 5,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Barber Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.