US Bridges

Wyo 372 over Shute Creek

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Green River - Fontenelle · Structure no. NFR

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 372 over Shute Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 372 over Shute Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesWyo 372
CrossesShute Creek
LocationGreen River - Fontenelle
RouteState Highway 372
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.82561, -109.82284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Wyo 372 over Shute Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 372 over Shute 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 372 over Shute Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 372 over Shute Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 372 over Shute Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.