US Bridges

3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 36 MI SW of Rawlins Wy · Structure no. 0000000L2010264

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Carries3306: Muddy Creek
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location36 MI SW of Rawlins Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.42486, -107.43911
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3306: Muddy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 3306: Muddy Creek over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.