US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek

Poor

Uinta County, Wyoming · 2 Mi. E. of Mountain View · Structure no. FCS

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek is a steel other carrying Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 241
CrossesSmiths Fork Creek
Location2 Mi. E. of Mountain View
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27688, -110.31704
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.