Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 1M NW Lewistown · Structure no. 000000202308073
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 117 years old, older 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. 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Poor Farm Loop over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.