Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 9 MI W of North Fork RD · Structure no. 011007000000081
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Red Meadow 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Red Meadow 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 Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Red Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.