Forest Road over Emery Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · Desert Mtn Tie Road · Structure no. 011006000000005
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Emery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Emery Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Emery Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Emery 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Emery Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Forest Road over Emery Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Emery Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.