Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek
FairCarter County, Montana · 31M NE Hammond · Structure no. S00277031+05001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek 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 Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hammond RD over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.