US Bridges

01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 9 MI N of Cowley Wy · Structure no. 0000000L2006859

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries01017: Crooked Cre
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location9 MI N of Cowley Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateMontana
Coordinates45.00752, -108.43056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 01017: Crooked Cre over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.