Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097
PoorPosted for loadCascade County, Montana · 12M S Cascade · Structure no. L07421010+04001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 75 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097 carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Sheep CR RD over Sheep Creek 097?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.