Nfsr 498 over S. Fork Big Creek
Carbon County, Wyoming · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfsr 498 over S. Fork Big Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- It is one of 64 of the 206 inventoried bridges in Carbon County rated good (31.1%); 19 (9.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | 6.53 Mi West of Hwy 230 |
| NBI structure number | 020602000003077 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Carbon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 Wbl over West Sinclair Intg | 2000 | 7,909 | Good |
| I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Wyo 76 | 2000 | 7,909 | Good |
| I-80 EBL and WBL over Sugar Creek | 2000 | 7,637 | Fair |
| I-80 Ebl over West Sinclair Intg | 2001 | 7,637 | Good |
| I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Wyo 76 | 2001 | 7,637 | Good |
| I-80 Wbl over Two Mile Draw | 1963 | 7,404 | Fair |
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