US Bridges

SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 14 MI SW of Mcclure Pass · Structure no. I-07-K

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 133 Access RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location14 MI SW of Mcclure Pass
RouteState Highway 133A
Coordinates38.98953, -107.34923
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 Access RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.