US Bridges

Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · JCT US 212 - JCT Wyo 120 · Structure no. CTY

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
861
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

CarriesWyo 296
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationJCT US 212 - JCT Wyo 120
RouteState Highway 296
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.90049, -109.67313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2024)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 296 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.