US Bridges

2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · 7 MI N of Baggs Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59248

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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Carries2411: Wild Horse O
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location7 MI N of Baggs Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.13229, -107.64664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2411: Wild Horse O 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 2411: Wild Horse O over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.