US Bridges

US 12 over Deep Creek

Good

Broadwater County, Montana · 14M E Townsend · Structure no. P00014014+08001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 12 over Deep Creek in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesDeep Creek
Location14M E Townsend
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.33379, -111.22081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks9%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Deep Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.