US Bridges

County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 4M N Richey · Structure no. L11500003+08001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty Road 500
CrossesS Fork Lisk Creek 070
Location4M N Richey
RouteCounty Highway 11500
StateMontana
Coordinates47.69878, -105.06407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070 carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 500 over S Fork Lisk Creek 070?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.