US Bridges

Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 15M SE Cascade · Structure no. L07428000+03001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Millegan RD
CrossesHound Creek 028
Location15M SE Cascade
RouteCounty Highway 7428
StateMontana
Coordinates47.21033, -111.41105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028 carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Millegan RD over Hound Creek 028?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.