US Bridges

S 431 over Muddy Creek

Good

Teton County, Montana · 2M W Power · Structure no. S00431017+02401

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 431 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 431 over Muddy Creek in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesS 431
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2M W Power
RouteState Highway 431
StateMontana
Coordinates47.71238, -111.72282
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic518 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 S 431 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 431 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S 431 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 431 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 431 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.