FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOREST ROAD 10299

Carrying FOREST ROAD 10299 over DUTCH JOE CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Sublette, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOREST ROAD 10299

The FOREST ROAD 10299 bridge in Sublette, Wyoming carries FOREST ROAD 10299 over DUTCH JOE CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FOREST ROAD 10299 compares

▼ 19.2
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Wyoming bridges
109
Bridges in Sublette · 10 in Poor condition
FOREST ROAD 10299 14.3 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.9
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040307000001004

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

FOREST ROAD 10299 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FOREST ROAD 10299 against other structures in Sublette and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FOREST ROAD 10299?

FOREST ROAD 10299 in Sublette, Wyoming has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOREST ROAD 10299 inspected?

FOREST ROAD 10299's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOREST ROAD 10299 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FOREST ROAD 10299?

FOREST ROAD 10299 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST ROAD 10299?

FOREST ROAD 10299 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FOREST ROAD 10299 and does age affect safety?

FOREST ROAD 10299 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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