US Bridges

US 89 over Flat Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · Jackson - Moran Jct. · Structure no. FFG

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Flat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Flat Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 9,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,625 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationJackson - Moran Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.48872, -110.76233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,732 (2024)
Projected traffic13,625 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 89 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Flat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 89 over Flat Creek carry?

About 9,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.