US Bridges

Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · N Suffolk · Structure no. L14010000+02001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSalt Creek RD
CrossesDog Creek 054
LocationN Suffolk
RouteCounty Highway 14010
StateMontana
Coordinates47.47883, -109.36321
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054 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 2024.

How much traffic does Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054 carry?

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

How long is Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Creek RD over Dog Creek 054?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.