Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadUinta County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. S.W. of Piedmont · Structure no. EQS
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek is a steel other carrying Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.