Forest Road over Wounded Buck Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · Wounded Buck Creek · Structure no. 011006000013562
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Wounded Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Wounded Buck Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wounded Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Wounded Buck 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 Wounded Buck Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Forest Road over Wounded Buck Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Wounded Buck Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.