US Bridges

Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 1.2 MI SE of Lakeview · Structure no. 000061570-00260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek is a concrete frame carrying Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Rock Pass RD
CrossesOdell Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Lakeview
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateMontana
Coordinates44.59267, -111.78867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock Pass RD over Odell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock Pass RD over Odell Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.