US Bridges

Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028

FairPosted for load

Big Horn County, Montana · 30M E Hardin · Structure no. L02037007+08001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSarpy Basin RD
CrossesE Fork Sarpy Creek 028
Location30M E Hardin
RouteCounty Highway 2037
StateMontana
Coordinates45.81644, -106.99607
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028 carry?

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

How long is Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sarpy Basin RD over E Fork Sarpy Creek 028?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.