US Bridges

US 12 over Timber Creek

Fair

Fallon County, Montana · 5M W Baker · Structure no. P00002077+04151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over Timber 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesTimber Creek
Location5M W Baker
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.36799, -104.39284
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2023)
Projected traffic866 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 12 over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Timber 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 Timber Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.