US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek

FairPosted for load

Uinta County, Wyoming · 19 Mi. S.E. of Evanston · Structure no. EJN

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek is a steel other carrying Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 167
CrossesLA Chapelle Creek
Location19 Mi. S.E. of Evanston
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.08296, -110.77411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 167 over LA Chapelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.