Wigwam Hatchery Rd
Carrying Wigwam Hatchery Rd over Tensleep Creek
4 Mi Ne Of Tensleep, Washakie, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Wigwam Hatchery Rd
The Wigwam Hatchery Rd bridge in Washakie, Wyoming carries Wigwam Hatchery Rd over Tensleep Creek. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Wigwam Hatchery Rd compares
Live comparison across Wyoming.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- MWW
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Wigwam Hatchery Rd 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 Wigwam Hatchery Rd against other structures in Washakie 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 Wigwam Hatchery Rd?
Wigwam Hatchery Rd in Washakie, Wyoming has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Wigwam Hatchery Rd inspected?
Wigwam Hatchery Rd'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Wigwam Hatchery Rd is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Wigwam Hatchery Rd?
Wigwam Hatchery Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Wigwam Hatchery Rd?
Wigwam Hatchery Rd is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is Wigwam Hatchery Rd and does age affect safety?
Wigwam Hatchery Rd was built in 1955, making it 71 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.
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