US Bridges

S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek

Fair

Daniels County, Montana · 3M N Flaxville · Structure no. S00511003+07001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesS 511
CrossesS Fork Whitetail Creek
Location3M N Flaxville
RouteState Highway 511
StateMontana
Coordinates48.85498, -105.16945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns S 511 over S Fork Whitetail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.