Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042
FairCascade County, Montana · 7M NW Vaughn · Structure no. L07039002+05001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042 carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gordon RD over Muddy Creek 042?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.