County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038
PoorPosted for loadDaniels County, Montana · 13M N Richland · Structure no. L10226003+06001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038 in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 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 | 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 County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 226 over Coal Creek 038?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.