US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek

PoorPosted for load

Uinta County, Wyoming · 10 Mi. E. of Evanston · Structure no. ERA

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUi Cnty RD 181
CrossesAlbert Creek
Location10 Mi. E. of Evanston
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.28936, -110.74301
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 181 over Albert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.