FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYO 430

Carrying WYO 430 over South Alkali Creek

Rock Springs-Hiawatha, Sweetwater, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYO 430

The WYO 430 bridge in Sweetwater, Wyoming carries WYO 430 over South Alkali Creek. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 243 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How WYO 430 compares

▲ 63.7
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Wyoming bridges
196
Bridges in Sweetwater · 10 in Poor condition
WYO 430 97.2 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
243 vehicles/day
Structure Number
INK

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WYO 430 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WYO 430 against other structures in Sweetwater 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 WYO 430?

WYO 430 in Sweetwater, Wyoming on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYO 430 inspected?

WYO 430'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 243 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYO 430 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYO 430?

WYO 430 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYO 430?

WYO 430 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WYO 430 and does age affect safety?

WYO 430 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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