US Bridges

US 12 over Deep Creek

Fair

Broadwater County, Montana · 10M E Townsend · Structure no. P00014011+01551

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Deep Creek in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesDeep Creek
Location10M E Townsend
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.32472, -111.29344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2023)
Projected traffic1,389 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 SystemNo

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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Deep Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.