US Bridges

U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 5 Miles North of Colter B · Structure no. 1460016P0000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 89
CrossesArizona Creek
Location5 Miles North of Colter B
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.97344, -110.64568
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 89 over Arizona 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 U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. Route 89 over Arizona Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.