US Bridges

Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 20M NE Hardin · Structure no. L02002012+06001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesTullock CR RD
CrossesTullock Creek 030
Location20M NE Hardin
RouteCounty Highway 2002
StateMontana
Coordinates45.95655, -107.32009
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tullock CR RD over Tullock Creek 030?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.