Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek
FairBroadwater County, Montana · 4 MI SE Townsend · Structure no. 000000000007077
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Deep Creek R over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.