US Bridges

Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 16M E Hardin · Structure no. S00384015+01191

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSarpy Creek RD
CrossesTullock Creek
Location16M E Hardin
RouteState Highway 384
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78638, -107.30195
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Creek RD over Tullock Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sarpy Creek RD over Tullock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.