US Bridges

U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026

FairPosted for load

Fergus County, Montana · W Garneill · Structure no. L14398000+01001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesU Bet RD
CrossesRoss Fork Creek 026
LocationW Garneill
RouteCounty Highway 14398
CountyFergus County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.74814, -109.75422
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026 carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns U Bet RD over Ross Fork Creek 026?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.