Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 25M N Winnett · Structure no. L14201019+07001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 39 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. 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132 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 Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Valentine RD over Blood Creek 132?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.