US Bridges

Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 6M N Cascade · Structure no. L07556011+06001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSun R Cascade RD
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek 040
Location6M N Cascade
RouteCounty Highway 7556
StateMontana
Coordinates47.37182, -111.69959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040 carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sun R Cascade RD over Little Muddy Creek 040?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.