US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 0.8 KM SW of JCT 18 & 101 · Structure no. 00000000000C827

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 101
CrossesLower Muddy Creek
Location0.8 KM SW of JCT 18 & 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 101
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.42183, -108.6915
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 101 over Lower Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.