US Bridges

Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · .5 MI South of Carter · Structure no. JMZ

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesWyo 412
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
Location.5 MI South of Carter
RouteState Highway 412
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.43252, -110.42404
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 412 over Big 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 412 over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.