US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 17.4 KM SW of Lame Deer · Structure no. 00000000000C717

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 210
CrossesWest Fork Muddy Creek
Location17.4 KM SW of Lame Deer
RouteFederal Lands Road 210
StateMontana
Coordinates45.54313, -106.75141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 210 over West Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.