US Bridges

Clopton Lane over Deep Creek

Good

Broadwater County, Montana · 7MI E Townsend · Structure no. 000000000007072

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clopton Lane over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Clopton Lane over Deep Creek in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesClopton Lane
CrossesDeep Creek
Location7MI E Townsend
RouteCounty Highway 4402
StateMontana
Coordinates46.32671, -111.36874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Clopton Lane over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clopton Lane over Deep 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clopton Lane over Deep Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clopton Lane over Deep Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clopton Lane over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.