US Bridges

IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 5M W Lame Deer · Structure no. P00037036+07611

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 212
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location5M W Lame Deer
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.62009, -106.76243
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,811 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 212 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 212 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.