Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 8.8 MI West North Fork RD · Structure no. 011007000000078
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 26 ft (7.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck 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 Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Graves Creek Road over Tuchuck Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.