US Bridges

Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 4M NE Danvers · Structure no. L14005001+04001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSandrock RD
CrossesWarm Springs Creek 077
Location4M NE Danvers
RouteCounty Highway 14005
StateMontana
Coordinates47.28156, -109.67621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sandrock RD over Warm Springs Creek 077?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.