US Bridges

Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek

Good

Teton County, Wyoming · 5.6 MI SW Moose Junction · Structure no. 1460028P0000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMoose Wilson Road
CrossesKaufman Creek
Location5.6 MI SW Moose Junction
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.61874, -110.78936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moose Wilson Road over Kaufman Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.