County Road 144 over Dog Creek
GoodPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 5M S Winifred · Structure no. 000000202202768
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 144 over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 144 over Dog Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 144 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 144 over Dog 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 144 over Dog Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 144 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 144 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.