Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1 MI from Big Creek RD · Structure no. 011007000000029
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lookout Creek RD over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lookout Creek RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.