US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 12 Mi. SW of Pine Bluffs · Structure no. DOQ

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 156-2
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location12 Mi. SW of Pine Bluffs
RouteCounty Highway 156-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12222, -104.21667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 156-2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 156-2 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.