US Bridges

P-81 over Warm Spring Creek

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 13M SW Hilger · Structure no. 000000202006213

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-81 over Warm Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-81 over Warm Spring Creek in Fergus 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesP-81
CrossesWarm Spring Creek
Location13M SW Hilger
RouteState Highway 81
StateMontana
Coordinates47.24129, -109.57831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2023)
Projected traffic396 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P-81 over Warm Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is P-81 over Warm Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does P-81 over Warm Spring Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is P-81 over Warm Spring Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns P-81 over Warm Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.