Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · Cyclone Basin Road · Structure no. 011007000000013
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek 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 Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cyclone Basin RD over Moran Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.