Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126
FairPosted for loadCascade County, Montana · 12M NW Cascade · Structure no. L07522002+08001
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126 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 2024.
How much traffic does Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shaw Cutoff RD over Little Muddy Creek 126?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.