Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 4 MI N of Columbia Falls · Structure no. 011007000000145
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.