US Bridges

US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch

Good

Broadwater County, Montana · 5M NW Three Forks · Structure no. 000000000007036

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesMud Spring Gulch
Location5M NW Three Forks
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateMontana
Coordinates45.94352, -111.59732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2023)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 287 over Mud Spring Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.