US Bridges

Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062

Fair

Carbon County, Montana · 1M E Roberts · Structure no. L05102000+08921

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062 is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCherry Springs RD
CrossesClear Creek 062
Location1M E Roberts
RouteCounty Highway 5102
StateMontana
Coordinates45.35987, -109.1492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Springs RD over Clear Creek 062?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.