US Bridges

Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek

FairPosted for load

Washakie County, Wyoming · 4 MI NE of Tensleep · Structure no. MWW

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWigwam Hatchery RD
CrossesTensleep Creek
Location4 MI NE of Tensleep
RouteState Lands Road WWFH1
CountyWashakie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.06631, -107.37757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wigwam Hatchery RD over Tensleep Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.