US Bridges

Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · 6M SE Denton · Structure no. L14346002+05001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096 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 5 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHitchcock RD
CrossesDry Wolf Creek 096
Location6M SE Denton
RouteCounty Highway 14346
CountyFergus County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.26372, -109.85156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic4 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096 built?

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

What condition is Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096 carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hitchcock RD over Dry Wolf Creek 096?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.