US Bridges

Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047

Good

Carbon County, Montana · Montaqua · Structure no. L05112000+03001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMontaqua RD
CrossesRock Creek 047
LocationMontaqua
RouteCounty Highway 5112
StateMontana
Coordinates45.50551, -108.90291
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047 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 Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047 carry?

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

How long is Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Montaqua RD over Rock Creek 047?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.