Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003
FairPosted for loadCascade County, Montana · 14M E Belt · Structure no. L07233011+07001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003 carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Creek RD over Little Belt Creek 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.