US Bridges

Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 1 Mile North of Moose Jun · Structure no. 1460011P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTeton Forest Acces
CrossesDitch Creek
Location1 Mile North of Moose Jun
RouteU.S. Route 1460
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.66332, -110.63242
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Teton Forest Acces over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Teton Forest Acces over Ditch Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.