US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek

Good

Blaine County, Montana · Chippewa Street in Hays · Structure no. 00000000000C526

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 19
CrossesPeoples Creek
LocationChippewa Street in Hays
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
StateMontana
Coordinates47.98862, -108.69043
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic292 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 19 over Peoples Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.