US Bridges

Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002

Good

Carter County, Montana · 20M NW Ekalaka · Structure no. L06007006+08001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIsmay RD
CrossesO`fallon Creek 002
Location20M NW Ekalaka
RouteCounty Highway 6007
StateMontana
Coordinates46.10511, -104.75091
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 closed39.8 mi (64 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 Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002 carry?

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

How long is Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ismay RD over O`fallon Creek 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.