Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek
PoorBeaverhead County, Montana · Tie CR · Structure no. 010203000000009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 1203 over Tie 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 1203 over Tie Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.