US Bridges

Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059

Good

Fallon County, Montana · W Edge Baker · Structure no. L13764000+07801

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059 is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059 in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesPrairie View DR
CrossesSandstone Creek 059
LocationW Edge Baker
RouteCounty Highway 13764
StateMontana
Coordinates46.37092, -104.28492
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Prairie View DR over Sandstone Creek 059?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.