Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039
GoodChouteau County, Montana · 4M SE Highwood · Structure no. 000000202102549
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 039?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.