US Bridges

Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 13 Mi. E. of Moran JCT · Structure no. KUP

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTe Cnty RD 5
CrossesBuffalo Fork River
Location13 Mi. E. of Moran JCT
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.85685, -110.27101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Te Cnty RD 5 over Buffalo Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.