Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek
FairJohnson County, Wyoming · 13 Miles S. of Kaycee · Structure no. EUR
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Jo Cnty RD 51 over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.