US Bridges

N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · Glendive-N Kendrick Ave · Structure no. M11050000+00301

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093 is a steel culvert carrying N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Kendrick Avenue
CrossesGraveyard Coulee 093
LocationGlendive-N Kendrick Ave
RouteCity Street 11050
StateMontana
Coordinates47.11343, -104.70662
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2023)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093 carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns N Kendrick Avenue over Graveyard Coulee 093?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.