US Bridges

US 189 over Albert Creek

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · Lazeart Jct-Kemmerer RD · Structure no. FFZ

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Albert Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 189 over Albert Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesAlbert Creek
LocationLazeart Jct-Kemmerer RD
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31496, -110.72044
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2024)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 189 over Albert Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over Albert 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 189 over Albert Creek carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over Albert Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 189 over Albert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.