US Bridges

Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 6M NE Cleveland · Structure no. L03302021+00001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105 is a concrete culvert carrying Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesBarney Olsen RD
CrossesPeople`s Creek 105
Location6M NE Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 3202
StateMontana
Coordinates48.30768, -109.06667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Barney Olsen RD over People`s Creek 105?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.