County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010
PoorPosted for loadDaniels County, Montana · 16M N Peerless · Structure no. L10223004+00001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010 in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 224 over Coal Creek 010?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.