US Bridges

Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 24M E Hardin · Structure no. L02037000+02001

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSarpy Basin RD
CrossesSarpy Creek 033
Location24M E Hardin
RouteCounty Highway 2037
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82973, -107.11299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sarpy Basin RD over Sarpy Creek 033?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.