Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027
PoorClosed to trafficDaniels County, Montana · 12M N Peerless · Structure no. L10224002+00001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027 in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027 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 Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Creek RD over Coal Creek 027?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.