US 287 over Muddy Creek
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap Jct-Wyo 28 JCT · Structure no. BSP
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Muddy Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 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 US 287 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.