Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061
PoorCarbon County, Montana · 7M SW Roberts · Structure no. L05010011+06001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061 built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek 061?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.