Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004
FairPosted for loadCarter County, Montana · 4M NW Ekalaka · Structure no. L06002003+07001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Miles City Cutoff over Little Beaver Creek 004?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.