US Bridges

Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068

Good

Chouteau County, Montana · 7M SE Highwood · Structure no. L08200007+04001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Highwood CR
CrossesHighwood Creek 068
Location7M SE Highwood
RouteCounty Highway 8200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.50143, -110.72766
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 068 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068 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 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068 carry?

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

How long is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 068?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.