US Bridges

Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 11M NW Dillon · Structure no. L01001006+06001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesArgenta RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek 039
Location11M NW Dillon
RouteCounty Highway 1001
StateMontana
Coordinates45.28419, -112.87144
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Argenta RD over Rattlesnake Creek 039?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.