US Bridges

US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek

Good

Sublette County, Wyoming · Big Pine-Daniel JCT · Structure no. KEY

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesS F Cottonwood Creek
LocationBig Pine-Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.74004, -110.06942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over S F Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.