US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little Peoples Creek

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 4 KM SE of Hays · Structure no. 00000000000C527

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little Peoples Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 134
CrossesLittle Peoples Creek
Location4 KM SE of Hays
RouteFederal Lands Road 134
StateMontana
Coordinates47.97058, -108.66942
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic117 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 134 over Little Peoples Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little 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 134 over Little Peoples Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little Peoples Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 134 over Little Peoples Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.