IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek
FairPosted for loadBig Horn County, Montana · 7.2KM South of Crow Agncy · Structure no. 00000000000C202
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 14 over Big Shoulder Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.