Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Montana · 11M SW ST Xavier · Structure no. L02090022+07001
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009 built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009 carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Soap Creek RD over Big Horn Canal 009?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.