US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek

Poor

Carbon County, Wyoming · 1 Mile N. of Baggs · Structure no. DMW

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 702
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1 Mile N. of Baggs
RouteCounty Highway 702
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.04713, -107.65078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic185 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 702 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.