Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 5.6 MI West North Fork RD · Structure no. 011007000000079
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Graves Creek Road over Thoma 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 Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Graves Creek Road over Thoma Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.