US Bridges

Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 1M SW Wyola · Structure no. L02202000+05001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLittle Horn RD
CrossesPass Creek 071
Location1M SW Wyola
RouteCounty Highway 2202
StateMontana
Coordinates45.12313, -107.40459
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071 carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little Horn RD over Pass Creek 071?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.