Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090
PoorCascade County, Montana · 6M N Cascade · Structure no. L07603008+01001
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090 built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090 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 2025.
How much traffic does Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old US HWY 91 over Little Muddy Creek 090?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.