US Bridges

French LN over Poplar River 009

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 4M NW Scobey · Structure no. L10200027+08001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French LN over Poplar River 009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French LN over Poplar River 009 in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 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 106 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFrench LN
CrossesPoplar River 009
Location4M NW Scobey
RouteCounty Highway 10200
StateMontana
Coordinates48.82426, -105.45928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic106 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 French LN over Poplar River 009 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is French LN over Poplar River 009 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does French LN over Poplar River 009 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is French LN over Poplar River 009?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns French LN over Poplar River 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.