US Bridges

Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 0.9 MI W/O Az/Nm ST Line · Structure no. 030101000003274

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 232
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.9 MI W/O Az/Nm ST Line
RouteFederal Lands Road 232
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.62179, -109.06026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 232 over Muddy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 232 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.