US Bridges

Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 487 - Shirley Rim · Structure no. BLZ

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 77
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationJCT Wyo 487 - Shirley Rim
RouteState Highway 77
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.2263, -106.37438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 77 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.