US 287 over Muddy Creek
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Muddy Gap JCT · Structure no. BTY
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,546
- 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 1959, so it is 66 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 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1959, making it 66 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 2,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.