US Bridges

Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041

Good

Chouteau County, Montana · 11M SE Highwood · Structure no. L08200010+08001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Highwood CR
CrossesHighwood Creek 041
Location11M SE Highwood
RouteCounty Highway 8200
CountyChouteau County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.49236, -110.65862
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 041 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041 carry?

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

How long is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 041?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.