US Bridges

Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · 8 MI NW of Thermopolis · Structure no. FNY

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHs Cnty RD 25
CrossesMud Creek
Location8 MI NW of Thermopolis
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.68392, -108.33571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic106 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hs Cnty RD 25 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.