US Bridges

Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek

Good

Broadwater County, Montana · 5 MI SE Townsend · Structure no. 000000000007074

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

About this bridge

Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Litening Barn Road 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLitening Barn Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location5 MI SE Townsend
RouteCounty Highway 4408
StateMontana
Coordinates46.29145, -111.47257
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
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is Litening Barn Road 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 Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek carry?

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

How long is Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Litening Barn Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.