US Bridges

Upper Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076

Good

Chouteau County, Montana · 4M SE Highwood · Structure no. 000000202202551

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
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 076 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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).

CarriesUpper Highwood Cr.
CrossesHighwood Creek 076
Location4M SE Highwood
RouteCounty Highway 8200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.54163, -110.77317
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Highwood Cr. over Highwood Creek 076?

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 076?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.