US Bridges

Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek

Good

Fallon County, Montana · 6 M N Plevna · Structure no. 000000202102713

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPlevna RD N
CrossesPennel Creek
Location6 M N Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 1304
StateMontana
Coordinates46.49957, -104.50207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Plevna RD N over Pennel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.