US Bridges

Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · 11M NE Denton · Structure no. L14001028+09001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Springs RD
CrossesWolf Creek 013
Location11M NE Denton
RouteCounty Highway 14001
CountyFergus County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.39332, -109.74486
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013 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 Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Springs RD over Wolf Creek 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.