Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 5M W Kalispell · Structure no. 000000000007029
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).
Who owns Whalebone DR over Ashley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.