US Bridges

US 212 over Rock Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 2M N Roberts · Structure no. P00028084+03671

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Rock Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesRock Creek
Location2M N Roberts
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.38294, -109.1422
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2023)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 212 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Rock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 212 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.