US Bridges

S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow

Fair

Daniels County, Montana · 1M E Richland · Structure no. S00248017+03301

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS 248
CrossesW Fk Poplar Rv Overflow
Location1M E Richland
RouteState Highway 248
CountyDaniels County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.82426, -106.03964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 248 over W Fk Poplar Rv Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.