US Bridges

S 248 over Butte Creek

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 3M W Scobey · Structure no. 000000202306487

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 248 over Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 248 over Butte Creek in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS 248
CrossesButte Creek
Location3M W Scobey
RouteState Highway 248
CountyDaniels County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.80042, -105.49461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 248 over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 248 over Butte Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 248 over Butte Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S 248 over Butte Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S 248 over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.