US 12 over Sandstone Creek
FairFallon County, Montana · East Edge Plevna · Structure no. P00002070+07611
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 753
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Sandstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Sandstone Creek in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Sandstone Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 12 over Sandstone 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 over Sandstone Creek carry?
About 753 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Sandstone Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Sandstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.