US Bridges

Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005

Fair

Carter County, Montana · 3M SE Ekalaka · Structure no. L06024000+04001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesStagville Draw RD
CrossesRussell Creek 005
Location3M SE Ekalaka
RouteCounty Highway 6024
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85705, -104.51262
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005 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 Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005 carry?

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

How long is Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stagville Draw RD over Russell Creek 005?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.